Daniel Christopher Anthony Sassi (born 8 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Newport County.
Career Sassi started in the academy for Stoke City, and moved in the summer of 2020 to Burnley. On 1 February 2024, Sassi joined Blackpool, and moved on 23 February 2024 on loan to Rochdale.
On 2 September 2024, he returned to National League side Rochdale on an initial two-month loan deal. In January 2025, he joined AFC Fylde on loan for the remainder of the season.
Sassi went out on loan again, in August 2025, to Altrincham, initially until January 2026 but the loan was extended to the end of the season.
In June 2026 joined EFL League Two club Newport County on a permanent contract. He made his debut for Newport against Wimbledon on 8 August 2026 in the EFL Cup first round which Newport lost 5-4 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in normal time.Sassi Newport debut
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBlackpool2023–24 League One00000000002024–25League One00000010102025–26League One 0000000000Total0000001010Rochdale (loan)2023–24National League10000—00100Rochdale (loan)2024–25National League4000—0040AFC Fylde (loan)2024–25National League6000—0060Altrincham (loan)2025–26National League41010—00420Career total610100010630
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