Daniel Alejandro Suárez Piñeres

Daniel Alejandro Suárez Piñeres (born on the 22 March 2000 in Floridablanca, Colombia) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Maltese club Ta' Xbiex S.C.. He is also simply known as Daniel Suárez or Alejandro Suárez. Renowned for his explosive power and sharp footwork, Suárez is recognized for his leadership on the pitch, anticipation skills, quick decision-making, and confident aerial handling.

Daniel Suárez

Personal information
Full name	Daniel Alejandro Suárez Piñeres
Date of birth	(2000-03-22) March 22, 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Floridablanca, Colombia
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Ta' Xbiex S.C.
Youth career
2007–2017	Atlético Bucaramanga
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	Atlético Bucaramanga		(0)
2021–2022	Olympic Club Deportivo		(0)
2025–	Ta' Xbiex S.C.		(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early Life and Youth Career

Suárez was born in Floridablanca, Colombia. He began playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Atlético Bucaramanga in 2007. Over nearly a decade, he developed his technical goalkeeping skills and tactical understanding, earning a reputation for athleticism and composure under pressure.

In 2017, Suárez was called up to the Colombia national under-17 football team. This achievement contributed to his promotion to Atlético Bucaramanga's professional squad later that year.^{[citation needed]}

Club career

Atlético Bucaramanga

After progressing through the youth ranks, Suárez was promoted to the Atlético Bucaramanga first team in 2017. Over four seasons, he trained and competed at Colombia's top domestic level, refining his goalkeeping abilities and gaining valuable experience.^{[citation needed]}

Olympic Club Deportivo

In 2021, Suárez signed with Olympic Club Deportivo to gain more first-team opportunities. During the 2021–2022 season, he established himself as a consistent presence in goal.^{[citation needed]}

Ta' Xbiex S.C.

In 2025, Suárez moved to Malta to join Ta' Xbiex S.C.. Competing in the Maltese National Amateur League II, contributing international experience and technical proficiency.^[1]

Playing style

Standing 1.88 metres tall and weighing approximately 80.5 kilograms, Suárez combines physical presence with agility and reflexes. His explosive power allows for acrobatic saves, while his accurate distribution helps initiate plays from the back. Comfortable using both feet despite being naturally right-footed, he supports possession-based football. His athletic metrics include a countermovement jump height of 43.6 cm, a drop jump reactive strength index of 1.91, a 10-metre sprint time of 1.53 seconds, and a 30-metre sprint time of 3.99 seconds. He has maintained a clean injury record.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Suárez is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English, aiding his integration into international teams. He is recognized for his professionalism and strong work ethic.^{[citation needed]}