Danny Collins (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Danny Collins (footballer)

Welsh footballer

Date of Birth: 06-Aug-1980

Place of Birth: Chester, England, United Kingdom

Profession: association football player, cricketer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Daniel Lewis Collins (born 6 August 1980) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back.
Collins also played for the Wales national team. Collins started his career in the Welsh leagues with Mold Alexandra and Buckley Town before joining Chester City in 1996.
His first two seasons at Chester saw him make 20 appearances; during the 2002–03 season he went on loan to non-league side Vauxhall Motors.
Following his return to Chester, Collins became a regular in the side and produced some fine performances which attracted the attention of Sunderland who bought him for £140,000.
Collins spent five years in the North East making over 150 appearances and earning two promotions to the Premier League during that time.
In August 2009 Collins joined Stoke City for £2.75 million and played at left back for the "Potters".
After losing his place in the squad he joined Ipswich Town on loan in September 2011 and then West Ham United in March 2012.
He signed for Nottingham Forest in July 2012. He has also been capped for England C on six occasions before being called up to the Welsh national side.