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Daniel Muñoz Mejía (born 26 May 1996) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right wing-back for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the Colombia national team. Muñoz began his career after being signed by Águilas Doradas aged 20, making his senior debut in 2017, before joining Atlético Nacional in 2019. The following year, he was signed by Belgian club Genk, where he won the Belgian Cup in 2021. After making nearly 150 appearances for Genk, Muñoz joined Crystal Palace in 2024. He played a key role in the team's success, providing the decisive assist in the 1–0 victory over Manchester City in the 2025 FA Cup final, earning man of the match honours, and helping the club secure the FA Community Shield later that year. Muñoz made his debut for Colombia in 2021. He represented his country at the 2021 and 2024 Copa América, helping Colombia to a runners-up finish in the latter.
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