Dante Polvara, born 21 June 2000 and presently 25 years of age, is an American-born footballer who primarily serves as a central midfielder for Aberdeen. Standing at an impressive 6ft 3in (1.93m) tall and weighing 12st 10lb (81kg), he holds down the fort in midfield with the number 8 emblazoned on his jersey. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £340k, a respectable sum for a player in his position.
Polvara first made the switch to the Scottish Premiership, joining Aberdeen in January 2022. His debut season saw him making a handful of first-team appearances in league matches, but it was the subsequent seasons where his involvement increased significantly. In the 2022 - 2023 season, he made three appearances, however, his game time surged in the following 2023 - 2024 season where he made 28 appearances and netted two goals. His appearances in the following two seasons have also been noteworthy with 11 and 12 appearances respectively.
In an interesting move, Polvara temporarily transferred from Aberdeen to Charleston Battery in the USL on loan in March 2023, only to return to Aberdeen just a few months later in July 2023 following the completion of his loan period. His impact remained consistent upon return, similar to his previous contributions to the team's performance in the league.
Polvara also boasts a respectable record in cup competitions and international leagues. He participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Aberdeen, making a single appearance as a substitute. He also took part in Europa League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Aberdeen, scoring one goal across a start and substitute appearance. Furthermore, his performances in the Conference League in the 2023 - 2024 and 2025 - 2026 seasons were commendable, resulting in two goals across multiple starts and substitute appearances. Undoubtedly, Dante Polvara has made a compelling case for himself with his consistent performance.
