Daniel John Mills (born 18 May 1977) is an English former professional footballer, his main position was right-back, though he could also play as a centre-back.

[6] Following relegation from the Premier League at the end of 2003–04, Leeds could no longer afford to retain Mills' services, and he moved to Manchester City on a free transfer in the close season, signing a five-year contract.

[9] He started the majority of matches in his first season at Manchester City, but was dropped from the first team when Stuart Pearce replaced Kevin Keegan as manager in March 2005.

[10] He regained his place for the start of the 2005–06 season, and on 2 October 2005, he scored his first and only goal for Manchester City, a powerful shot from 25 yards (23 m) against Everton.

Following a series of impressive performances for Leeds United, Mills received his first England callup in 2001, making his international debut on 25 May 2001, as a substitute in a friendly against Mexico at Pride Park.

Mills is a patron of Shine (formerly the Association for Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus),[14] and has raised money for the charity since the death of his son Archie from the condition in 2002.

In 2010, he competed in the Brighton Marathon in a wheelchair to raise money for Shine and the National Association of Disabled Supporters, completing the race in two hours, 43 minutes.

In 2016, he ran the London Marathon for The Bobby Moore Fund, finishing in a time of 3 hours 14 mins 46 seconds.