Daniel João Santos Candeias
Portugal | Attacker | Academica
Daniel João Santos Candeias, 38, is a footballer from Portugal playing as Attacker for Academica. Santos Candeias was born in Fornos de Algodres, Portugal. In the 2025/26 Liga 3 season Santos Candeias has 12 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 0 minutes. Santos Candeias is ranked 3rd in the Liga 3 Top Scorers list for 2025/26.
Profile
- Full name
- Daniel João Santos Candeias
- Age
- 38
- Born
- 25 February 1988 | Fornos de Algodres | Portugal
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Position
- Attacker
- Shirt number
- 21
- Current club
- Academica
League Rankings
- Liga 3 2025/26 | Top Scorers | Position 3 | 0 goals View the Liga 3 top scorers
- Liga 3 2025/26 | Top Assists | Position 3 | 0 assists Visit the Liga 3 hub
- Liga 3 2025/26 | Yellow Cards | Position 4 | 0 yellow cards Visit the Liga 3 hub
- Liga 3 2025/26 | Red Cards | Position 4 | 0 red cards Visit the Liga 3 hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Academica | Liga 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- Super Cup 1× 2014/2015 Portugal
Runner-up finishes
- Premiership 1× | 2018/2019 | Scotland
- Super Cup 1× | 2008/2009 | Portugal
Clubs | 11
-
Adanaspor
Jan 2025 – present
Transfer
-
Kocaelispor
Jul 2023 – Jan 2025
Free
-
Alanyaspor
Jun 2021 – Jul 2023
Free
-
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Jul 2019 – Jun 2021
Free
-
Rangers
Jun 2017 – Jul 2019
-
Alanyaspor
Jul 2016 – Jun 2017
Loan
-
Metz
Aug 2015 – Jul 2016
Loan
-
Granada CF
Jan 2015 – Aug 2015
Loan
-
1. FC Nürnberg
Aug 2014 – Jan 2015
Loan
-
Benfica
Jul 2014 – Aug 2014
€ N/A
-
Nacional
Jul 2011 – Jul 2014
Free
Injury and Suspension History
- Broken Hand : 1 April 2023 to 27 April 2023
- Knock : 4 March 2022 to 12 March 2022
- Shoulder Injury : 3 May 2021 to 15 May 2021
- Virus : 9 December 2020 to 19 December 2020
- Knock : 1 February 2020 to 7 February 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Daniel João Santos Candeias play?
Daniel João Santos Candeias plays as Attacker.
Which team does Daniel João Santos Candeias play for?
Daniel João Santos Candeias plays for Academica in the Liga 3.
How many goals has Daniel João Santos Candeias scored this season?
Daniel João Santos Candeias has scored 0 goals in 12 appearances in the Liga 3 2025/26 season.
How old is Daniel João Santos Candeias?
Daniel João Santos Candeias is 37 years old and comes from Portugal.
Updated: 11 Jun 2026, 11:10 UTC