Dani Figueira

Daniel "Dani" Alexis Leite Figueira is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente.

Club career

Born in Vizela, Braga District, Figueira finished his development at Guimarães-based Vitória S.C. after joining the club's academy at the age of 11. He made his LigaPro debut with the reserves on 17 March 2018, in a 1–1 away draw against F.C. Famalicão.

Figueira signed a two-year contract with G.D. Estoril Praia also of the second division on 24 June 2019. He played 27 matches in the 2020–21 season, helping his team return to the Primeira Liga as champions and being voted the competition's best player in his position in the process.
On 8 August 2021, Figueira appeared in his first game in the Portuguese top flight, a 2–0 away win over F.C. Arouca. First-choice initially, he was overtaken by Brazilian Marcelo Carné in the 2023–24 campaign.
On 31 August 2024, Figueira was loaned to second-tier side Leixões S.C. until June 2025.

Figueira returned to the main division in 2025–26, on a two-year deal at Gil Vicente F.C. on 7 July 2025. He made his debut on 4 October, replacing field player Murilo Costa after Andrew was sent off at the hour mark of an eventual 2–0 home victory against C.F. Estrela da Amadora.

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