Career Timeline of Dani Olmo: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Dani Olmo built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Dani Olmo is a Spanish professional footballer. He is known for his role as an attacking midfielder or left winger. He currently plays for La Liga club Barcelona and represents the Spain national team. Olmo is recognized for his technical skills, versatility in attacking positions, and contributions to both club and country.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2014: Joined Dinamo Zagreb

In July 2014, at the age of 16, Dani Olmo joined Dinamo Zagreb.

February 2015: First Team Debut for Dinamo Zagreb

On February 7, 2015, Dani Olmo made his first team debut for Dinamo Zagreb against Lokomotiva Zagreb, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 home win.

2015: Participated in European Under-17 Championship

In 2015, Dani Olmo was part of the Spanish squad at the European Under-17 Championship in Bulgaria.

2015: Professional Debut for Dinamo Zagreb

In 2015, after a period at La Masia, Dani Olmo made his professional debut for Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia.

August 2016: Signed New Contract with Dinamo Zagreb

On August 22, 2016, Dani Olmo signed a new four-year contract with Dinamo Zagreb.

September 2018: Assist and Goal in Europa League Victory

On September 20, 2018, Dani Olmo provided an assist and scored in Dinamo Zagreb's Europa League 4–1 victory over Fenerbahçe.

October 2018: Debut for Spain U21 Side

In October 2018, Dani Olmo made his debut for the Spain U21 side.

February 2019: Scored in Europa League Game against Viktoria Plzeň

On February 14, 2019, Dani Olmo scored the only goal in a Europa League game against Viktoria Plzeň, which ended in a 2–1 loss.

September 2019: Champions League Debut

On September 18, 2019, Dani Olmo made his Champions League debut in a 4–0 home win over Atalanta.

November 2019: Senior International Debut for Spain

In November 2019, Dani Olmo earned his first senior team call-up and debuted for Spain, scoring in a 7–0 victory over Malta.

2019: Won UEFA European Championship with Spain U21

In 2019, Dani Olmo won the UEFA European Championship with the Spain under-21 team and made his senior international debut.

January 2020: Moved to RB Leipzig

On January 25, 2020, Dani Olmo moved to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, signing a four-year contract.

February 2020: First Start for Leipzig

On February 9, 2020, Dani Olmo made his first start for Leipzig in a game against Bayern Munich.

2020: Euro 2020

Dani Olmo was called up for the Euro 2020 in May 2021.

2020: Joined RB Leipzig

In 2020, Dani Olmo joined RB Leipzig.

2020: Participated in 2020 Summer Olympics

In June 2021, Dani Olmo was selected to play in the 2020 Summer Olympics, contributing a goal and an assist.

May 2021: Included in Spain's Euro 2020 Squad

On May 24, 2021, Dani Olmo was included in Spain's squad for the UEFA Euro 2020.

June 2021: Included in Spain's Olympic Squad

On June 29, 2021, Dani Olmo was included in Spain's squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

November 2022: Named in Spain's FIFA World Cup Squad

On November 11, 2022, Dani Olmo was named in Spain's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

August 2023: Hat-Trick in DFL-Supercup

On August 12, 2023, Dani Olmo scored a hat-trick in the DFL-Supercup against Bayern Munich.

June 2024: Selected in Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 Squad

On June 7, 2024, Dani Olmo was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. He scored his first goal in the European competition in a 4–1 victory over Georgia in the round of 16.