Dani Olmo

Dani Olmo is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Dani Olmo is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. He rose through Barcelona’s La Masia academy, established his senior career at Dinamo Zagreb, and later played for RB Leipzig before returning to Barcelona in 2024.

Early life and youth career

Dani Olmo was born in Terrassa, Catalonia, and joined Barcelona’s La Masia academy in 2007. He spent several years in the youth system before leaving Spain to begin his senior career abroad.

Club career

Olmo made his professional debut for Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 and became a successful attacking player there. He later moved to RB Leipzig in 2020, won domestic cup honours in Germany, and returned to Barcelona in 2024.

International career

Olmo made his senior debut for Spain in 2019. He has appeared in major international tournaments and was part of Spain’s squad that won Euro 2024.

Playing style

He is known as a versatile attacker who can operate as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward. Barcelona’s official profile describes him as an attack-minded player who can play across midfield and the front line.