Daniele Quieto

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Quieto and the second or maternal family name is Aponte.

Daniele Quieto

Personal information
Full name	Daniele Quieto Aponte
Date of birth	(2005-10-22) 22 October 2005
Place of birth	Venice, Italy
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Cosenza
Youth career
0000–2019	Venezia
2019–2025	Inter Milan
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–2026	Inter Milan	0	(0)
2025–2026	→ Latina (loan)	18	(0)
2026–	Cosenza	0	(0)
International career‡
2021–2022	Italy U17	9	(0)
2022–2023	Italy U18	6	(0)
2023–2024	Italy U19	4	(0)
2025–	Venezuela U20	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 February 2025

Daniele Quieto Aponte (born 22 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie C Group C club Cosenza. Born in Italy, he represents Venezuela at youth level.

Early life

Quieto was born on 22 October 2005 in Venice, Italy. He is of Venezuelan descent through his mother. He has a brother. He has regarded Brazil international Ronaldinho as his football idol.

Club career

As a youth player, Quieto joined the youth academy of hometown club Venezia. In 2019, he joined the youth academy of Serie A side Inter. He played for the club's first team during their summer 2024 pre-season.

On 6 August 2025, Quieto made his first professional move by joining Serie C side Latina on a season-long loan.

On 10 August 2026, Quieto joined Serie C club Cosenza on a permanent basis.

International career

Quieto was an Italy youth international. He has played for the Italy under-17, under-18 and the under-19 teams. He made nine appearances for the under-17s, six for the under-18s, and four for the under-19 team.

In January 2025, FIFA approved his request to switch allegiance to Venezuela.

Style of play

Quieto mainly operates as a midfielder. He specifically operates as an attacking midfielder. He can also operate as a left-winger and as a second striker. He is right-footed. He has been described as a "classic attacking midfielder, with a stocky build and a lightning-fast dribbling ability in tight spaces... loves to receive the ball and catalyze his team’s offensive play".