Daniel Ceballos Fernández, commonly known as Dani Ceballos, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spain national team.
Born on August 7, 1996, in Utrera, Seville, Spain, he grew up in a modest working-class family where his parents operated a churros stand.
Ceballos is recognized for his technical ability, vision, passing range, and creativity in midfield, often contributing with key assists and occasional goals.
He has overcome early health challenges, including chronic bronchitis as a child, to establish himself as a reliable squad player at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
He is in a relationship with Luna Serrat, granddaughter of renowned singer Joan Manuel Serrat, and the couple announced in 2026 that they are expecting twins.
Siblings
Dani has at least one sister named Salomé, with whom he shares a close bond.
Salomé has been vocal in defending her brother in the media, notably stating her belief that he is a superior player compared to others in similar discussions.
Growing up in Utrera, the siblings were raised in an environment emphasizing hard work and family support.
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Career
Ceballos began his football journey in the youth academy of Sevilla before joining local club Utrera and then progressing through Real Betis’ system from 2011.
He made his senior debut for Betis in 2014 and played a key role in their promotion from Segunda División, scoring important goals during the 2014-15 season.
His impressive performances in La Liga earned him a high-profile transfer to Real Madrid in 2017 for around €18 million.
At Real Madrid, Ceballos has experienced periods of limited playing time interspersed with crucial contributions, including appearances in Champions League victories.
He had two productive loan spells at Arsenal between 2019 and 2021, where he won the FA Cup and showcased his talents in the Premier League.
Upon returning to Madrid, he has featured in multiple title-winning campaigns despite competition for places.
Internationally, he has represented Spain at various youth levels, winning the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2015 and the Under-21 title in 2019, and earned senior caps while participating in the 2020 Olympics.
Accolades
With Real Betis, Ceballos won the Segunda División title.
At Real Madrid, he has secured multiple La Liga titles, UEFA Champions League trophies, UEFA Super Cups, FIFA Club World Cups, Copa del Rey wins, and Supercopa de España titles.
During his time at Arsenal on loan, he lifted the FA Cup.
On the international stage, Ceballos contributed to Spain’s successes with the Under-19 European Championship in 2015, the Under-21 European Championship in 2019, and a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Individually, he was named Player of the Tournament at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and has earned consistent recognition for his performances in youth competitions.
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