Denis Ramón Caniza Acuña (born 29 August 1974) is a Paraguayan former
footballer
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who played as a
defender.
Career
Born in
Bella Vista, Amambay, Caniza started his career in
Olimpia of
Paraguay
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. He also played in
Lanús
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of Argentina,
Santos Laguna
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,
Atlas
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,
Cruz Azul
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,
Leon
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, and
Irapuato
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of Mexico.
Caniza was 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
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, 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 played (when he was not injured or suspended) he captained the Paraguay national football team.
Caniza holds the distinction as the only Paraguayan footballer to be selected for 4 consecutive
FIFA World Cup
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Finals, having been chosen in
1998
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,
2002,
2006 and
2010.
Due to his small size and industrial play, he has been described by
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Here i going to introduce about the best teacher of my life b BALAJI sir. He is the precious gift that I got befor 2yrs . How has helped and thought all the concept and made my success in the 10th board exam. ...
...
".
In December 2014, Caniza announced his retirement at the age of 40 and his intention to have wanted to retire at Olimpia Asunción.