Daniel Ponz
Date of Birth:
19.12.1973
Place of Birth:
Sollana, Spain
Position:
Head Coach
Previous Clubs:
Αtletico Saguntino, UD Alzira, CD Eldense, Unionistas CF
At PAOK since:
2025
Studies:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Valencia, UEFA Pro
Daniel Ponz joined PAOK to lead the newly established Individual Improvement Department for the academy and PAOK B players. Born in 1973 in Sollana, Valencia, he was a goalkeeper for his hometown club before retiring at the age of 29.
He then worked as a fitness and goalkeeper coach, and in 2005 he began his head coaching career at EMFU L’Alcúdia’s academy. With broad experience in youth development, he went on to coach Atletico Saguntino, took charge of UD Alzira in 2012, and became head coach of CD Eldense in 2017 — all teams competing in Spain’s third division.
In 2020, returning to Alzira for a third spell, he achieved promotion to Segunda División RFEF in his first season. In 2023 he continued at Primera Federación side Unionistas CF, and in 2024 he returned once again to Eldense with a one-year contract, by then competing in Spain’s Segunda División.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Valencia and a UEFA Pro license.
He speaks English, Spanish, and Catalan.
