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Dani Ceballos is one of the few unsung stars for Real Madrid this year. The midfielder was not a regular starter with just 8 this season but provided a calming effect in a tense midfield whenever he started. Today he is on the bench against Borussia Dortmund in the final of the UEFA Champions League and may arrive in the latter stages at Wembley. After playing at Arsenal for two seasons, the visit to London will be a trip down memory lane for Ceballos. However, off the field, the star has found love with Maria Sanchez. As their relationship blossomed over the years, let’s explore their journey together.

Who is Dani Ceballos’ girlfriend Maria Sanchez: All you need to know

Dani Ceballos’ partner also hails from Spain. Maria Sanchez del Moral was born on March 15, 1995, in Seville, She is a year older than Ceballos, who was born in August 1996. The Spanish lady acquired a Master of Elementary School Education from a university in Seville and is a professionally trained Primary Education and Physical Education Teacher. It is claimed that Sanchez was inspired by her mom to become a teacher. But other details regarding her family aren’t much known.

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Nevertheless, the 29-year-old lady is more popularly known as a model to soccer fans and works with various brands. She has over 31,000 followers on Instagram and was once criticized for wearing shoes from Lionel Messi’s wife’s brand since Ceballos plays for Real Madrid. In regards to their relationship, according to reports, the couple has been dating since 2017. The details of when and how they met are not known to the public yet. Another known fact is that both like traveling, as they were reported to be seen on many vacations. Their Instagram account doesn’t have any pictures of them together currently and the player also doesn’t talk much about his personal life in public. However, the success always seems to be behind the midfielder.

Dani Ceballos wins his fourth Champions League

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Even though Dani Ceballos did not come off the bench in the final tonight, Los Blancos put up a clinical performance in a tough match to win their 15th Champions League title. This is the third time Ceballos has been part of Real Madrid’s European Championship-winning squad; he won them previously in 2022 and 2018. In addition, he has won two La Liga titles and also won the English FA Cup in 2020 when he was with Arsenal.

Overall, the midfielder’s life seems to have seen the right balance in both personal and professional life. Just 27 years old then, the Spaniard has won plenty in club soccer. His aim will now be to break into the national team.