Meet Daniel Cardoso, a football superstar who hails from South Africa but grew up in Portugal, the birthplace of his father, Antonio. Born on October 6, 1988, Daniel always knew he wanted to be a footballer. He dropped out of school in grade nine to chase his dreams and never looked back. Despite the hardships and rejections along the way, Daniel’s determination and talent landed him a spot as a defender for the legendary Kaizer Chiefs.
Daniel’s life is more than just his R15 million net worth and his love for BMWs. He’s got a son, Keanu Antonio Cardoso, with his long-time girlfriend and a plethora of tattoos that tell his story. From portraits of his father and son on his chest to a Jesus tattoo on his right arm and a cheetah sleeve on his calf, Daniel wears his love and beliefs on his skin. And let’s not forget the young boy on his left arm who’s walking towards the goal, symbolizing his journey in the football world.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we dive into the life and career of the one and only Daniel Cardoso.
Fast forward to August 2012, and Daniel made his professional debut at Goble Park Stadium. He then went on to become Vice-captain of Bidvest Wits in 2014 before making his way to Kaizer Chiefs in 2015. Today, Daniel is not only a phenomenal player, but he’s also a brand ambassador for Adidas and a successful businessman.
Off the pitch, Daniel is a family man. He has a long-term girlfriend and a son, Keanu Antonio Cardoso, who he named after his late father. Daniel is a proud dad, and it shows through the tattoos on his chest, one of which is a portrait of his father above his heart and the other of his son. He also has a tattoo of Jesus on his right arm, a testament to his belief in God.
His calf bears a partial cheetah sleeve, which represents something very dear to his heart. On his left arm, there’s a young boy with jersey number 49, walking towards the goal with a soccer ball beneath his arm. The goal has three jerseys hanging on the crossbar, numbers 4 (Kaizer Chiefs), 3 (Free State Stars), and 17 (University of Pretoria), symbolizing the different teams Daniel has played for.
