OGC Nice’s captain, Dante, has signed a one-year contract extension. The former Brazil and Bayern Munich defender will play his ninth season at Nice, having already played 283 games for the club since 2016. This past season, he appeared in 32 out of 34 league matches.
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Dante was a key player this season, logging 3,101 minutes, the most on the team. His leadership and tactical skills have strengthened Nice’s defense, which conceded the fewest goals in Ligue 1.
Dante never ages 🆕🇧🇷
40 year-old Brazilian is one of the oldest players in Europe 🤯 pic.twitter.com/CzPucWqPon
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) May 22, 2024
Even at 40, Dante continues to make his mark. He scored a crucial header against Strasbourg, becoming one of the oldest players to score in Ligue 1. With his 41st birthday approaching in October, Dante remains an essential part of Nice’s lineup.
❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/vFkqPUHJAj
— OGC Nice (@ogcnice) May 22, 2024
Dante’s rich career includes a Champions League win with Bayern Munich in 2013 and playing in Brazil’s 2014 World Cup team, which endured a memorable 7-1 loss to Germany in the semifinals.
Looking ahead, Dante will lead OGC Nice in both domestic and European competitions for the 2024–25 season. His ongoing performance and leadership are crucial as the club aims for continued success.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Watch the first six episodes on Sambafoot’s YouTube channel. Don’t miss the series finale releasing soon!
