Daniel Yáñez

Yáñez is a product of the academies of Sporting Playa, Cádiz and Domingo Sabio, before finishing his development with Real Madrid starting in 2019. In 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid. In 2024, he debuted with Real Madrid Castilla, and after a prolific start with the 2024–25 UEFA Youth League, he started training with the senior Real Madrid team in December 2024. He made his professional debut with the senior Real Madrid team as a substitute in a 3–0 La Liga win over Girona on 7 December 2024. On 14 March 2026, he recorded his first assist for Real Madrid, delivering a cross into the box for Dean Huijsen's goal in a 4–1 win over Elche.

Yáñez plays international football for Spain, representing his country at various youth levels starting from the U15 squad. He played for the Spain U17s at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Yáñez played for Spain U19 at the 2026 UEFA Euro Under-19 scoring once in a 7–0 win against Wales U19. He also appeared in the final with his team winning 2–0 against Germany U19.

As of match played 14 May 2026

Spain U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2026