How tall is Daniel Van Buyten?

Daniel Van Buyten's listed height is 203 cm (6'8"). He is taller than about 99% of men in Belgium.

Where 203 cm sits among men in Belgium

Taller than about 99% of men in Belgium born in 1978 (average 179.6 cm).

Buyten next to his teammates

Diego Contento is 26 cm shorter than Daniel Van Buyten (177 cm), teammate at FC Bayern Munich from 2009 to 2014.

David Alaba is 23 cm shorter than Daniel Van Buyten (180 cm), teammate at FC Bayern Munich from 2010 to 2014.

Joseph Yobo is 15 cm shorter than Daniel Van Buyten (188 cm), teammate at Olympique de Marseille from 2001 to 2003.

About Daniel Van Buyten

Daniel Van Buyten is a Belgian former footballer who played as a centre back, born on 7 February 1978 in Chimay. Nicknamed Big Dan, he was known for an uncompromising style that exploited his physical strength and aerial ability. He began at Charleroi as a striker, and his career took off when he converted to a centre back.

Van Buyten played for top flight clubs including Marseille, Manchester City, Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich. He was a regular starter for the Belgium national team, amassing 83 caps over 13 years, including two FIFA World Cups. When Bayern Munich claimed the European crown in 2013, he became the first Belgian winner of the UEFA Champions League.

At a listed 203 cm (6'8"), Van Buyten is 26 cm taller than Diego Contento, listed at 177 cm (5'10"), his teammate at FC Bayern Munich from 2009 to 2014. He is also 15 cm taller than Joseph Yobo, listed at 188 cm (6'2"), his teammate at Olympique de Marseille from 2001 to 2003.

Frequently asked

How tall is Daniel Van Buyten in feet and inches? Daniel Van Buyten is 6'8" tall, which is 203 cm, 79.9 inches or 2.03 m.

How tall is Daniel Van Buyten compared to Diego Contento? Diego Contento is 26 cm shorter than Daniel Van Buyten: 177 cm (5'10") vs 203 cm (6'8").

How tall is Daniel Van Buyten compared to David Alaba? David Alaba is 23 cm shorter than Daniel Van Buyten: 180 cm (5'11") vs 203 cm (6'8").

How tall is Daniel Van Buyten compared to Joseph Yobo? Joseph Yobo is 15 cm shorter than Daniel Van Buyten: 188 cm (6'2") vs 203 cm (6'8").

Is Daniel Van Buyten tall for men in Belgium? At 203 cm he is taller than about 99% of men in Belgium born in 1978, whose average height is 179.6 cm.

Sources

• Daniel Van Buyten on Wikipedia — biography and career.
• Daniel Van Buyten on Wikidata — nationality and dates; height recorded as 203 cm.

Heights are as publicly listed, rounded to the nearest centimetre; listed heights for public figures are often self-reported. Biographical details adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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