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Denis Caniza
Paraguayan footballer

Denis Caniza

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Intro
Paraguayan footballer
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Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Asunción, Paraguay
Age
50 years
Stats
Height:
174 cm
Weight:
73 kg
The details (from wikipedia)

Biography

Denis Ramón Caniza Acuña (born 29 August 1974) is a Paraguayan former footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Born in Bella Vista, Amambay, Caniza started his career in Olimpia of Paraguay. He also played in Lanús of Argentina, Santos Laguna, Atlas, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Irapuato of Mexico.

Caniza was a regular in the Paraguay national football team because of his versatility, as he can play as a side defender or as a centre-back. After the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Caniza announced his retirement from the Paraguay national team. However, when coach Gerardo Martino took the helm of the national team Caniza was called back and accepted to return to play for Paraguay. After Gerardo Martino took the head coach job in the Paraguay national football team, Caniza was voted for his teammates to become the captain of the team, so every time he plays (when he is not injured or suspended) he captains the Paraguay national football team.

Caniza holds the distinction as the only Paraguayan footballer to be selected for 4 consecutive FIFA World Cup Finals, having been chosen in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010.

Due to his small size and industrial play, he has been described by BBC South American reporter Tim Vickery as "the Paraguayan Nobby Stiles".

In December 2014, Caniza announced his retirement at the age of 40 and his intention to have wanted to retire at Olimpia Asunción.

Career statistics

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.14 March 1998Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California, USA United States2–2DrawFriendly

Honours

Olimpia

  • Paraguayan Primera División (4): 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999

Santos Laguna

  • Mexican Primera División (1): 2001 Verano
  • InterLiga (1): 2004

Nacional

  • Paraguayan Primera División (1): 2009 Clausura
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