Dani Ponz Explained

Dani Ponz
Full Name:Daniel Ponz Folch
Birth Date:19 December 1973
Birth Place:Sollana, Spain
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Eldense (manager)
Clubs1:Sollana
Manageryears1:2005–2007
Managerclubs1:L'Alcúdia (youth)
Manageryears2:2007–2009
Managerclubs2:Torre Levante (youth)
Manageryears3:2009–2010
Managerclubs3:Levante (youth)
Manageryears4:2010–2012
Managerclubs4:Atlético Saguntino
Manageryears5:2012–2014
Managerclubs5:Alzira
Manageryears6:2015–2017
Managerclubs6:Alzira
Manageryears7:2017
Managerclubs7:Eldense
Manageryears8:2018–2019
Managerclubs8:Atlético Saguntino
Manageryears9:2020–2022
Managerclubs9:Alzira
Manageryears10:2023–2024
Managerclubs10:Unionistas
Manageryears11:2024–
Managerclubs11:Eldense

Daniel "Dani" Ponz Folch (born 19 December 1973) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and the manager of CD Eldense.

Career

Born in Sollana, Valencian Community, Ponz played for hometown side Sollana CF before retiring at the age of 29. After working as a fitness and goalkeeping coach, he began his managerial career in charge of EMFU L'Alcúdia's youth categories in 2005.[1]

In 2010, after managing the youth sides of CF Torre Levante and Levante UD, Ponz was named manager of Tercera División side Atlético Saguntino. In July 2012, he was appointed at the helm of fellow league team UD Alzira.[2]

Ponz departed Alzira on 21 July 2014,[3] but returned to the club the following 11 February.[4] On 4 July 2017, he left to become manager of CD Eldense also in division four.[5]

Ponz was sacked by the Azulgranas on 18 December 2017,[6] and returned to Saguntino on 6 June of the following year.[7] He was dismissed from the latter on 16 April 2019, with five matches to go in the campaign.[8]

On 1 August 2020, Ponz returned to Alzira for a third spell.[9] He achieved promotion to Segunda División RFEF in his first season, and left the club on 31 May 2022; in the process, he also became the manager who managed the club in the most number of matches.[10]

On 21 February 2023, Ponz was appointed manager of Primera Federación side Unionistas de Salamanca CF.[11] [12] After two seasons narrowly missing out a play-off spot, he opted to leave the club on 25 May 2024, following the expiration of his contract.[13]

On 25 June 2024, Ponz returned to Eldense on a one-year contract, with the club now in Segunda División.[14] His first professional match occurred on 19 August, a 2–1 home win over CD Tenerife.[15]

Managerial statistics

Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamFromToRecord
Atlético Saguntino1 July 201015 May 2012[16]
Alzira1 July 201221 July 2014[17]
Alzira11 February 20154 July 2017[18]
Eldense4 July 201718 December 2017[19]
Atlético Saguntino6 June 201816 April 2019[20]
Alzira1 August 202031 May 2022[21]
Unionistas21 February 202325 May 2024[22]
Eldense25 June 2024Present
Total—

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dani Ponz, historia viva de la Tercera División valenciana. Dani Ponz, living history of the Valencian Tercera División. Yo Soy Noticia. es. 25 January 2018. 17 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Dani Ponz que dirigia l’At Saguntino s’estrena hui amb la UD Alzira. Dani Ponz who managed At Saguntino debuts today with UD Alzira. Ribera Express. ca. 6 August 2012. 17 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Ponz: «Nuestro sueldo servirá para armar un equipo competitivo». Ponz: "Our budget will do to make a competitive team". Levante-EMV. es. 22 July 2014. 17 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Dani Ponz vuelve a la UD Alzira. Dani Ponz returns to UD Alzira. Levante-EMV. es. 11 February 2015. 17 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Dani Ponz, nuevo entrenador del Eldense. Dani Ponz, new manager of Eldense. Diario Información. es. 4 July 2017. 17 September 2023.
  6. Web site: El Eldense destituye a su técnico Dani Ponz. Eldense sack their manager Dani Ponz. La Vanguardia. es. 18 December 2017. 17 September 2023.
  7. Web site: Dani Ponz es el elegido para devolver al Saguntino a Segunda B. Dani Ponz is the chosen one to bring Saguntino back to Segunda B. Levante-EMV. es. 6 June 2018. 17 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Dani Ponz deja de ser entrenador del Saguntino en la semana previa al derbi. Dani Ponz leaves as manager of Saguntino in the week prior to the derby. Levante-EMV. es. 16 April 2019. 17 September 2023.
  9. Web site: La UD Alzira apuesta por recuperar al entrenador de sus éxitos más recientes. UD Alzira bet on recovering the manager of their most recent successes. Golsmedia. es. 1 August 2020. 17 September 2023.
  10. Web site: La UD Alzira y Dani Ponz separan sus caminos. UD Alzira and Dani Ponz split ways. Levante-EMV. es. 31 May 2012. 17 September 2023.
  11. Web site: Dani Ponz, nuevo entrenador de Unionistas de Salamanca. Dani Ponz, new manager of Unionistas de Salamanca. Unionistas de Salamanca CF. es. 21 February 2023. 17 September 2023.
  12. Web site: Dani Ponz, ex del Alzira, nuevo entrenador del Unionistas. Dani Ponz, formerly of Alzira, new manager of Unionistas. La Gaceta de Salamanca. es. 21 February 2023. 17 September 2023.
  13. Web site: Dani Ponz, no dirigirá a Unionistas de Salamanca en la temporada 2024–25. Dani Ponz will not manage Unionistas de Salamanca in the 2024–25 season. Unionistas de Salamanca CF. es. 25 May 2024. 29 May 2024.
  14. Web site: Comunicado Oficial: Dani Ponz. Official announcement: Dani Ponz. CD Eldense. es. 25 June 2024. 26 June 2024.
  15. Web site: Dani Ponz: "Hacía mucho tiempo que no se ganaba en casa, la afición lo merecía". Dani Ponz: "We did not win at home for a long time, the supporters deserved it". Valle de Elda. es. 20 August 2024. 22 August 2024.
  16. Web site: Atlético Saguntino. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
    Web site: Atlético Saguntino. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
  17. Web site: UD Alzira. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
    Web site: UD Alzira. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
  18. Web site: UD Alzira. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
    Web site: UD Alzira. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
    Web site: UD Alzira. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
  19. Web site: CD Eldense. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
  20. Web site: Atlético Saguntino. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.
  21. Web site: UD Alzira. Resultados Fútbol. es. 28 September 2023.

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