Daniel João Santos Candeias
Portugal | Attacker | Academica
Daniel João Santos Candeias, 37, 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
- 37
- 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 Transfers
-
31 January 2025
Oliveirense
to
Adanaspor
Transfer
-
20 July 2023
Alanyaspor
to
Kocaelispor
Free
-
17 June 2021
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
to
Alanyaspor
Free
-
22 July 2019
Rangers
to
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Free
-
11 June 2017
Benfica
to
Rangers
N/A
-
1 July 2016
Benfica
to
Alanyaspor
Loan
-
30 August 2015
Benfica
to
Metz
Loan
-
29 January 2015
Benfica
to
Granada CF
Loan
-
27 August 2014
Benfica
to
1. FC Nürnberg
Loan
-
1 July 2014
Nacional
to
Benfica
€ N/A
-
1 July 2011
Portimonense
to
Nacional
Free
Honours
- Super Cup 2014/2015 : Winner | Portugal
- Premiership 2018/2019 : 2nd Place | Scotland
- Super Cup 2008/2009 : 2nd Place | Portugal
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