Daniel Liam Sweeney (born 25 April 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the EFL League One club Stevenage.
In July 2012, Sweeney was one of five academy prospects to be invited to train with the AFC Wimbledon first team and play for the development squad after the club pulled out of the Suburban League.
[7] In October 2013, Sweeney was offered a trial with the Championship side Ipswich Town and spent a week training with the club.
[12] On 9 October 2015, Sweeney joined Isthmian Premier Division side Dulwich Hamlet following a seven-day approach.
Sweeney featured in both legs of the semifinal 3–0 aggregate victory over Truro City, and came off the bench in the 87th minute of the play-off final at Ebbsfleet United.
With the game tied at 2–2 after 120 minutes, Sweeney converted his team's fifth and final penalty to seal promotion to the National League.
[30] Following his return from loan, Sweeney worked his way back into the team, and began playing in a centre-back role following the appointment of Graham Westley in January 2018.
[35] On 18 June 2022, Sweeney agreed to join Stevenage on a free transfer following a title-winning campaign with Forest Green Rovers.
[36] In the 2022–23 season, Sweeney made 55 appearances and scored 5 goals in all competitions, as the club won promotion from League Two.