Casper 'Dani' Kaarsbo Winther (born 11 February 2003) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish 1st Division club Lyngby.
Born in Lyngby-Taarbæk, Denmark, Winther came through the youth academy of local club Lyngby Boldklub, having joined from Brede IF at the age of 11. He made his professional debut on 7 October 2020 in a Danish Cup match against Brønshøj, coming on as a substitute for Victor Torp in a 5âÂÂ4 victory after extra time.
On 1 March 2021, Winther first appeared in the Danish Superliga, again replacing Torp during a 4âÂÂ1 win over SønderjyskE. Despite breaking into the first team, he could not help Lyngby avoid relegation at the end of the 2020âÂÂ21 season, as the club finished second-to-last in the league standings. He scored his first goal for the club on 4 August 2021 in a 9âÂÂ0 victory over in the Danish Cup.
On 28 February 2022, Winther signed a contract extension with Lyngby, keeping him at the club until June 2025. He helped Lyngby secure promotion back to the Danish top-flight after the 2021âÂÂ22 season. On 27 February 2024, he signed a further extension, committing to the club until June 2027.
Winther debuted for Denmark at youth international level in May 2019, appearing in two friendly matches for the under-16 team against Slovakia, held in Rønne and Nexø on the island of Bornholm. In September 2020, he represented the under-18 national team in a pair of friendlies against Germany in Leipzig, again featuring in both matches within a short span. Progressing through the youth ranks, Winther earned his first cap for the Denmark under-19 side on 4 September 2021, starting in a friendly match against Norway in Moss.
In November 2022, Winther received his first call-up to the Denmark under-21 team under head coach Jesper Sørensen. He debuted for the side on 17 November 2022, starting in a friendly against Sweden. Winther scored his first goal at the under-21 level in the match, which ended in a 2âÂÂ2 draw.
Winther grew up in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality and has spent his entire life in the Lyngby area. He attended while progressing through the youth system at Lyngby Boldklub, having joined the club from its local partner, Brede IF, at 11. Known by the nickname "Dani"âÂÂa reference to former Brazilian international Dani AlvesâÂÂhe earned the moniker after frequently wearing the number 13 shirt during his youth career.