Why is Dan universally considered the worst character in Street Fighter?

Question

Doesn't Dan have some of the best short range attacks in the game?

I mean... he isn't as good as Ryu, Ken, or Akuma (top tier characters) but hardly anyone is.

Answer 1

Its just that, you hafta be in close to your opponent to actually do some sort of damage. And his spinning kick that goes into the air is just too hard to land.

Answer 2

because his name is DAN