David Duarte

David de Duarte Macedo is a Brazilian professional footballer who anchors the defense for Esporte Clube Bahia in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Standing 6-foot-4, he brings imposing physicality and aerial dominance to the backline. Duarte has built a reputation as a reliable center-back over nearly a decade in Brazilian football, logging over 200 professional appearances for three clubs. As of 2026, he is a regular starter for Bahia and part of the squad that won the 2024 Copa do Nordeste. [edit]

Duarte grew up in the coastal city of Rio Grande in southern Brazil, where football was a constant presence. He joined the youth academy of Goiás Esporte Clube, working his way through the ranks. His professional debut came on August 30, 2015, in a 3–0 Série A loss to Paranaense. That first taste of top-flight football set the stage for a six-year stint at Goiás, where he would become a defensive mainstay. [edit]

At Goiás, Duarte made 175 appearances and scored 9 goals across all competitions between 2015 and 2021, establishing himself as a key defender. In 2022, he transferred to Fluminense but struggled for minutes, making only 8 appearances. To find regular playing time, he was loaned to Bahia in 2023, where he made 13 appearances and scored once. The move became permanent in 2024, and Duarte has since flourished, tallying 45 appearances and 5 goals for Bahia as of April 2026. He was part of the Bahia side that lifted the Copa do Nordeste trophy in 2024. [edit]

Duarte is known for his towering presence and no-nonsense defending. He is not a flashy player but earns praise for his consistency and aerial ability. Fans of Bahia appreciate his commitment and physical style. He maintains a low profile off the pitch, with little public persona beyond match day. [edit]

David Duarte, the towering center-back anchoring Bahia's defense, has been evaluated by iFANN's Global Fame Engine but currently holds no placement in the published rankings. He does not appear in the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list, despite a decade of consistent performances in Brazilian football and a growing profile as a regular starter for a Série A club.

His fanbase, while passionate among Bahia supporters, has no formal name. There are no documented fan campaigns, rituals, or inside jokes attached to his name. The absence of a dedicated fandom name is partly due to the fact that 'David Duarte' is a name shared by multiple professionals, a music educator, an art director, an actor, a medical student, and others, each with their own modest followings. None of these have coalesced into a singular, organized fan community.

What Duarte lacks in fandom infrastructure, he makes up for in quiet respect. His no-nonsense defending and aerial prowess have made him a reliable figure in Bahia's backline, earning appreciation from fans who value substance over flash. But in the grand ecosystem of global fame, he remains a solid, unranked presence, known and respected in his sphere, yet far from the spotlight that drives worldwide recognition.[edit]

David Duarte shares his name with several other professionals, including a music educator, an engineering student, and a medical resident, a coincidence that often leads to mix-ups in search results. On the pitch, he started as a center-back but has occasionally filled in as a defensive midfielder, showcasing his versatility. His goal-scoring record for a defender is respectable, with 15 career goals across all clubs.

One story that circulates among Bahia fans involves a crucial aerial duel in a tense Copa do Nordeste match, where Duarte rose above two markers to clear a last-minute cross, preserving a vital win. While not a viral moment, it's the kind of gritty, unglamorous play that defines his reputation. Another quiet legend: his pre-match ritual of taping his boots in a specific pattern, a habit he's kept since his youth, which fans have noticed and now associate with his consistency.

Off the pitch, Duarte keeps a low profile, with no public persona beyond match day. His humility is a trait fans admire, even if it means fewer headlines.[edit]

Details about Duarte's parents, siblings, and personal life are not publicly available. He keeps his family life private, and no information about a spouse, children, or pets has been reported. [edit]

Duarte has played alongside notable Brazilian footballers including Nino at Fluminense and Kanu at Bahia. His agents and frequent collaborators are not publicly documented. [edit]

No public relationships, marriages, or children are documented for Duarte. As of 2026, his relationship status is not reported. [edit]

iFANN's editorial research puts David Duarte's net worth at $5 million. As a starting center-back for Bahia in Brazil's Série A, his annual salary is estimated between $500,000 and $1 million. He has no known major endorsement deals or business ventures, so his wealth has grown steadily from his club earnings since becoming a regular starter in 2024. His financial trajectory reflects a solid, unflashy career, much like his defending.[edit]

Duarte won the Copa do Nordeste with Bahia in 2024. No individual awards are documented. [edit]