| Daniel Skaarud | |
| Fullname: | Daniel Johan Skaarud |
| Birth Date: | 10 September 2007 |
| Birth Place: | Lørenskog, Norway |
| Height: | 1.76 m |
| Position: | Winger |
| Currentclub: | Ajax |
| Youthyears1: | –2024 |
| Youthclubs1: | Lillestrøm |
| Youthyears2: | 2024– |
| Youthclubs2: | Ajax |
| Years1: | 2022–2024 |
| Caps1: | 5 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2022 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 6 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2023 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 5 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 1 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2024– |
| Nationalcaps3: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 1 |
| Club-Update: | 2 September 2024 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 2 September 2024 |
Daniel Johan Skaarud (born 10 September 2007) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a winger for Ajax.
Skaarud was born on 10 September 2007 in Lørenskog, Norway. He was born to a Thai mother and a Norwegian father. He has regarded Argentina international Lionel Messi as his football idol.[1] As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Norwegian side Lillestrøm. He started his senior career with Norwegian side Lillestrøm at the age of fifteen.[2] He made five appearances and scored zero goals while playing for the club. In 2024, he joined the youth academy of Dutch side Ajax. Skaarud is a Norway youth international. He has played for the Norway national under-15 football team, the Norway national under-16 football team, and the Norway national under-17 football team. He made six appearances and scored one goal while playing for the Norway national under-15 football team. he made five appearances and scored one goal while playing for the Norway national under-16 football team.
Skaarud mainly operates as a winger. He specifically operates as a left-winger. He is right-footed. He is known for his technical ability. He is also known for his speed.[3]