Daniel Muñoz Mejía

Daniel Muñoz Mejía is a Colombian right-back born in Amalfi. He began his professional career with Rionegro Águilas in 2017, making his senior debut at the age of 20. After two seasons, Muñoz joined Atlético Nacional in 2019 and developed into an attacking full-back. He moved to Genk in 2020, where he won the Belgian Cup in 2021 and established himself in European football. Crystal Palace signed Muñoz in January 2024, adding a versatile defender capable of operating as a right-back or wing-back. At Palace, his energetic overlapping, recovery work and attacking runs have made him a prominent presence on the right flank. He has also represented Colombia, contributing from defense during the country’s run to the 2024 Copa América final.