Caleb Daniel
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Daniel in August 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Caleb Daniel | ||
| Nickname(s) | CD | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1996 | ||
| Original team(s) | South Adelaide/Edwardstown Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 46, 2014 national draft | ||
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender / midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2015–2024 | Western Bulldogs | 192 (49) | |
| 2025– | North Melbourne | 13 (0) | |
| Total | 205 (49) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 2025. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Caleb Daniel (born 7 July 1996) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Known for his precise short kicking from half back, Daniel has been recognised statistically as one of the most effective short kicks in the game. When he was recruited in 2014 he was listed as the shortest player at 167cm (standing now at 171 cm) in the AFL, and is one of the few players who regularly wears a protective helmet, having done so since his playing days at junior level. He previously played for the Western Bulldogs from 2015 to 2024 and was in the 2016 premiership team.