Name Denis Caniza Years Team Role Football player | 1994–1999 Olimpia Asuncion Height 1.74 m 1999–2001 Lanus | |
Full name Denis Ramon Caniza Acuna Date of birth (1974-08-29) 29 August 1974 (age 41) Similar People Julio Cesar Caceres, Aldo Bobadilla, Carlos Humberto Paredes, Carlos Gamarra, Roberto Acuna | ||
Denis caniza en dia 1 de la pretemporada albirroja
Denis Ramón Caniza Acuña (born 29 August 1974 in Bella Vista, Amambay) is a Paraguayan retired football defender who last played for Rubio Ñu in the Primera División Paraguaya.
Contents
- Denis caniza en dia 1 de la pretemporada albirroja
- Acto de homenaje a Salvador Cabaas y reconocimiento a Denis Caniza 2da parte
- Career
- Honours
- References
Acto de homenaje a Salvador Cabañas y reconocimiento a Denis Caniza (2da. parte)
Career
He 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 has always been 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 announces his retirement at the age of 40 and his intention to have wanted to retire at Olimpia Asunción.
Honours
Olimpia
Santos Laguna
Nacional