Daniel Wass (born 31 May 1989) is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Danish Superliga club Brøndby and the Denmark national team. He is capable of playing as a midfielder and full-back.[3]
 Wass with Valencia in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Wass[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 May 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Gladsaxe, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brøndby | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2006 | BK Avarta | ||
| 2006–2007 | Brøndby | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2011 | Brøndby | 85 | (8) |
| 2009 | → Fredrikstad (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Benfica | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Évian (loan) | 29 | (4) |
| 2012–2015 | Évian | 104 | (19) |
| 2015–2018 | Celta Vigo | 103 | (9) |
| 2018–2022 | Valencia | 152 | (10) |
| 2022 | Atlético Madrid | 1 | (0) |
| 2022– | Brøndby | 55 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2005 | Denmark U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Denmark U17 | 14 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Denmark U18 | 4 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Denmark U19 | 8 | (2) |
| 2008 | Denmark U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Denmark U21 | 14 | (0) |
| 2011–2022 | Denmark | 44 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:01, 22 September 2022 (UTC) | |||
Early years
editDuring the majority of his childhood, Wass played for Copenhagen-suburb club BK Avarta, but in 2006, he was scouted by Brøndby and promptly switched clubs. After a year of playing for youth teams within the club, he joined the first team.
Club career
editBrøndby
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Wass made his debut for Danish Superliga team Brøndby in the 2007–08 season under manager Tom Køhlert. He played half of the matches that season but had to withdraw later on due to injury.
Following his recovery from injury Wass secured his place as right defender in the 2008–09 season playing in 28 games from a possible 33, helping Brøndby to reach third place in the Superliga, Brøndby's best position since their second place in the 2005–06 season.
Brøndby manager Kent Nielsen felt Wass should spend gain further developing at another club, so Brøndby chose to loan him out to Fredrikstad, a medal-competing side from Norway. On 21 August 2009, Wass made his debut in a 4–1 loss against Rosenborg and on 1 November 2009, Wass started and played the full 90 minutes scoring in a 5–0 win over Lyn. When the board of Fredrikstad FK signed a new manager, new coach Tom Nordlie informed Wass that he had no interest in an offensive right defender. As a result of that, Wass received no more than three games before returning to Brøndby in December 2009. For the remainder of the 2009–10 season, Wass played more games for Brøndby, securing his place in the starting eleven.
The season of 2010–11 proved to show Wass' importance for the Brøndby squad when he was selected as first-choice right back for the first 19 games. In February, during the three-month winter break in the Superliga between December and March, Wass announced he would not be renewing his contract with Brøndby. From the beginning of January there had been rumours of Wass' summer transfer to Benfica.[4] Wass did not comment on the rumours. In March 2011, with 14 matches of the season remaining, the attacking force of Wass was recognised, with Coach Henrik Jensen subsequently pushing the player up to right midfielder/winger. In his final matches for the club, Wass scored three goals, helping Brøndby to gain their third successive third place.
Transfer to Benfica and loan to Évian
editOn 20 May 2011, Wass announced that he had signed a five-year contract with Benfica.[5] However, on 22 July 2011, he was loaned out to Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. without taking part in any official games for Benfica.[6] Upon moving to Evian, Wass joined Danish countrymen Stephan Andersen, Christian Poulsen and Thomas Kahlenberg. In the four months after joining Evian, Wass was kept out of the first team under Bernard Casoni, who preferred Brice Dja Djédjé, while Wass stated his intention to return to his parent club.[7] On 15 October 2011, he made his debut, playing in right midfield, making an impact when he provided assist for Yannick Sagbo in a 2–1 loss against Saint-Étienne. Several weeks later, Wass scored in two consecutive games against Lorient and Rennes. He scored his third goal of the season in a 2–1 loss against Toulouse. Under new manager Pablo Correa, who succeeded Casoni, Wass secured a place in the first team, mostly being used as left-back, with Sidney Govou taking his former position in right midfield. After months of being kept out of the first team, he returned again, playing in left-back, due to Fabrice Ehret. Wass kept his place in the first team towards the end of the season when Guillaume Lacour took his position as left back, this time returning to the right midfield position. Two games before the end of the season, Wass scored his fourth goal in a 2–1 win over Ajaccio.
Transfer to Évian
editOn 20 June 2012, Wass signed with Evian on a permanent basis for a €2.5 million transfer fee.[8] On 12 August 2012, in the opening game of the season against Bordeaux, Wass scored a free kick in a match that ended in a 2–3 loss for Evian. Like in the previous season, Wass played in various positions in defence and midfield. On 26 January 2013, Wass scored a further goal against Ajaccio in a 1–1 draw.[citation needed]
Celta Vigo
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On 22 June 2015, Wass joined Celta Vigo on a four-year contract.[9]
Wass scored a goal and assisted another in a 2–2 draw against Real Madrid.[10]
Valencia
editOn 10 July 2018, Wass joined Valencia on a four-year deal for a fee reported to be €6 million.[11][12] He made his debut for the club on 20 August in La Liga, providing an assist to Rodrigo's equaliser in a 1–1 home draw against Atlético Madrid.[13] His first goal for Los che came on 14 April 2019 in a 3–1 away win against Villarreal in the UEFA Europa League.[14] Wass was a starter in the 2019 Copa del Rey Final which saw Valencia lift the trophy after a 2–1 victory against Barcelona, his first ever career title.[15]
On 27 November 2019, Wass scored on an overcooked cross from a tight angle, which surprised goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and allowed Valencia to finish top of their UEFA Champions League group. The match finished 2–2.[16]
Atlético Madrid
editOn 27 January 2022, Atlético Madrid announced the signing of Wass on a contract until 2023.[17] He made his competitive debut for the club on 6 February, coming off the bench at half-time for Šime Vrsaljko in a 4–2 loss away against Barcelona at Camp Nou.[18] The appearance would remain his only one for the Colchoneros, as he suffered a season-ending knee injury after a challenge by Ferran Torres.[19][20]
Return to Brøndby
editOn 12 August 2022, Wass returned to Brøndby on a permanent transfer.[21] He made his return debut two days later in a Superliga match against OB, starting at right-back in a 2–0 home win.[22]
International career
editWass made his Danish international debut against England on 9 February 2011.[23]
In May 2018, Wass was named in Denmark's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[24] However, he did not make the final 23.[25]
Personal life
editWass is the cousin of Nicki Bille Nielsen.[26]
He has invested in the digital platform InchByInch.[27]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 10 December 2023[28]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brøndby | 2007–08 | Danish Superliga | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | ||||
| 2008–09 | Danish Superliga | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 5[c] | 1 | — | 36 | 1 | |||
| 2009–10 | Danish Superliga | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | |||||
| 2010–11 | Danish Superliga | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 6[c] | 0 | — | 39 | 7 | |||
| Total | 85 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Fredrikstad (loan) | 2009 | Tippeligaen | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | ||||
| Benfica | 2011–12 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Évian (loan) | 2011–12 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 4 | ||
| Évian | 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 42 | 11 | |||
| 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 35 | 10 | |||
| Total | 104 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 23 | ||
| Celta Vigo | 2015–16 | La Liga | 36 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 43 | 3 | |||
| 2016–17 | La Liga | 32 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 14[c] | 2 | — | 54 | 7 | |||
| 2017–18 | La Liga | 35 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 39 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 103 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 14 | ||
| Valencia | 2018–19 | La Liga | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | — | 10[d] | 1 | — | 50 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | La Liga | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 8[e] | 1 | 1[f] | 0 | 45 | 2 | ||
| 2020–21 | La Liga | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 36 | 4 | ||||
| 2021–22 | La Liga | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 121 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 152 | 9 | ||
| Atlético Madrid | 2021–22 | La Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Brøndby | 2022–23 | Danish Superliga | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | Danish Superliga | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 41 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 44 | 2 | ||||
| Career total | 477 | 50 | 47 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 583 | 63 | ||
- ^ Includes Danish Cup, Coupe de France, Copa del Rey
- ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Seven appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, three appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance(s) in Supercopa de España
International
edit- As of match played 22 September 2022[29]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 44 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Wass goal.[29]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 September 2021 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark |  Scotland | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
editValencia
Individual
- Superliga Team of the Month: September 2023[31]
References
edit- ^ "Acta del Partido celebrado el 13 de agosto de 2021, en Valencia" [Minutes of the Match held on 13 August 2021, in Valencia] (in Spanish). Royal Spanish Football Federation. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™: List of Players: Denmark" (PDF). FIFA. 15 November 2022. p. 9. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Daniel Wass Football Statistics". Whoscored.com. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Daniel Wass to Benfica" (in Danish). Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Daniel Wass assume Benfica" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Evian anuncia empréstimo de Wass" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Wass: "My goal is to return to Benfica»" [Wass: "O meu objetivo é regressar ao Benfica"] (in Portuguese). Jornal Record. 10 October 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ "WASS SIGNs FOR 4 YEARS" [WASS SIGNE POUR 4 ANS] (in French). The Official Website of Evian Thonon Gaillard. 20 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Daniel Wass: refuerzo versátil y de calidad para el mediocampo celeste" (in Spanish). Celta de Vigo. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ Harry Edwards (10 January 2018). "Celta Vigo took advantage of Marcelo weakness in Real Madrid draw – Daniel Wass". Squawka. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Club Statement Daniel Wass" (Press release). Valencia CF. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ "El Valencia ata a Daniel Wass por 6 millones". Las Provincias (in Spanish). 6 July 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Wass laver assist i Valencia-debut mod Atlético Madrid". DR (in Danish). 20 August 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Álvarez, Fernando (11 April 2019). "El Valencia destroza La Cerámica". Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Philippe, Paolo (26 May 2019). "Valence domine le Barça et remporte la Coupe du Roi". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Steinberg, Jacob (27 November 2019). "Daniel Wass's freak goal earns Valencia deserved draw with Chelsea". the Guardian. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Welcome, Wass!" (Press release). Atlético Madrid. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ López, Daniel (7 February 2022). "Barcelona 4-2 Atlético: resumen, goles y resultado del partido". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Wass sufre un esguince grado II del ligamento lateral interno de la rodilla derecha". Atlético Madrid (in European Spanish). 7 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Wass, torsión en la rodilla, pendiente de pruebas y "diagnóstico definitivo"". sport (in Spanish). 6 February 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Acuerdo con el Brøndby IF para el traspaso de Daniel Wass". Atlético Madrid (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Det sagde vi efter kampen mod OB". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 14 August 2022. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Who is reported Newcastle target Daniel Wass? Five things about the Evian player". shieldsgazette.com. Shields Gazette. 2 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015.
- ^ Crawford, Stephen (4 June 2018). "Revealed: Every World Cup 2018 squad - Final 23-man lists". Goal. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Confirmed: Denmark cut ex-Arsenal star from FIFA World Cup squad". socceroos.com. Football Australia. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Vil på landsholdet med fætter" (in Danish). Tipsbladet. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ Valencia CF's Daniel Wass Invests In New Platform To Help Young Athletes Find Mentors Forbes.com, Checkhed 1. november 2020
- ^ Daniel Wass at Soccerway
- ^ a b Daniel Wass at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Barcelona 1–2 Valencia". BBC Sport. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ Bak, Daniel (26 September 2023). "Silkeborg sidder tungt på månedens hold". bold.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
External links
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- Daniel Wass national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
- Daniel Wass at BDFutbol
- Daniel Wass at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Daniel Wass at Soccerway
- Daniel Wass at National-Football-Teams.com
- Daniel Wass – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French
