Daniel Ruiz (born 1951) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a striker.

Daniel Ruiz may also refer to:

Daniel Ruiz La Rosa (1933-2024), Peruvian footballer Daniel Ruiz Robinson (born 1988), Mexican footballer Daniel Ruiz (footballer, born 2001), Colombian footballer Daniel Ruiz (motorcyclist) (born 1992), Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer Daniel Ruiz (field hockey) (born 1969), Argentine field hockey player Daniel Ruiz Posadas (born 1995), Spanish volleyball player

See also Daniel Guillén Ruiz (born 1984), Spanish footballer Daniel Ávila Ruiz (born 1971), Mexican politician