TRIBUNMADURA.COM – Dani Olmo has been named among the players selected for Spain’s national team to compete in the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday (2 June 2026).
The Barcelona attacking midfielder is expected to be a central figure for La Furia Roja, thanks to his extensive experience and numerous achievements at both club and international levels.
According to the official squad list of Spain, Olmo is included among the attacking players alongside Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Dani Olmo’s full name is Daniel Olmo Carvajal.
He was born in Terrassa, Spain, on 7 May 1998, making him 28 years old.
The Spanish international stands 1.79 meters tall and primarily plays as an attacking midfielder.
Olmo is known for his versatility across several attacking positions and has a dominant right foot.
Currently, Dani Olmo represents Barcelona, one of the most successful clubs in La Liga.
Dani Olmo’s professional career took off during his time with GNK Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia.
While playing for the club, he became one of the most outstanding young players and helped the team secure multiple domestic titles.
Following his success in Croatia, Olmo moved to RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga. His consistent performances there made him a well-known name across European football.
His impressive form with Leipzig eventually earned him a move to Barcelona.
With the Catalan giants, Olmo has continued to demonstrate his quality as one of Spain’s most creative midfielders.
Dani Olmo played a key role in Spain’s triumph at the UEFA Euro 2024.
According to data from Transfermarkt, Olmo scored three goals throughout the tournament, making him one of the top scorers at Euro 2024.
He also helped Spain win the UEFA Nations League in 2023.
Earlier in his career, Olmo was part of the Spain U-21 team that clinched the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
On the world stage, Olmo represented Spain at the 2022 World Cup and was part of the Spanish Olympic team that won the silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021.
Dani Olmo’s club career has been decorated with numerous prestigious titles.
During his time with GNK Dinamo Zagreb, he won five Croatian League titles in the 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2017/2018, 2018/2019, and 2019/2020 seasons.
He also secured three Croatian Cup trophies with the same club in the 2014/2015, 2015/2016, and 2017/2018 seasons.
His outstanding performances with Dinamo Zagreb earned him the SuperSport HNL Player of the Season award twice, in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019, along with the Best Young Player award in 2019.
After moving to Germany with RB Leipzig, Olmo continued to add to his trophy collection.
He helped the club win the DFB-Pokal in the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 seasons.
Additionally, Olmo was part of the Leipzig squad that lifted the German Super Cup in the 2023/2024 season.
Previously, Leipzig also finished as runners-up in the DFB-Pokal in the 2020/2021 season.
Olmo’s career reached new heights after joining Barcelona.
With the Catalan powerhouse, he won two consecutive La Liga titles in the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons.
Furthermore, Olmo contributed to Barcelona’s victories in the Copa del Rey during the 2024/2025 season and two Spanish Super Cup titles in the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons.
At the international level, Dani Olmo’s achievements are equally remarkable.
He was part of the Spain squad that won the UEFA Euro 2024 and the UEFA Nations League 2023.
At Euro 2024, Olmo impressed by scoring three goals and ranking among the top scorers of the tournament.
Previously, he helped Spain’s U-21 team win the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and earned a silver medal with Spain’s Olympic team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics held in 2021.
