Kenshiro Daniels
Kenshiro Michael Lontok Daniels (born January 13, 1995)[2] is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Philippines Football League club United City, and the Philippines national team. He was born in Irvine, California to Hollywood actor and retired kickboxer Gary Daniels and a Filipino mother.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenshiro Michael Lontok Daniels | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Irvine, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | United City | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Irvine Lasers | |||
| Santa Anita SC | |||
| La Sierra High School | |||
| 2012–2013 | Kaya-Iloilo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2018 | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
| 2019–2022 | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
| 2022– | United City | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014 | Philippines U-22 | 4 | (2) |
| 2014– | Philippines[1] | 23 | (1) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 31, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 December 2021 | |||
Club career
Kaya
Daniels began his professional career with the Kaya FC of the United Football League in 2013.
In June 2018, after his 5-year spell, Daniels parted ways with Kaya F.C.-Iloilo and moved in Malaysia Super League., alongside Robert Lopez Mendy, Antonio Ugarte, and Miguel Tanton.[3][4]
International career
Daniels was born in Irvine, California to an English father and a Filipino mother which made him eligible to play for England, Philippines and United States.
Daniels made his international debut for the Philippines as a substitute in a 0–0 draw over Malaysia in Selayang, Malaysia on March 1, 2014.
International goals
- Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ||||||
| 1. | 6 October 2018 | Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 Bangabandhu Cup | |
References
- "PFF calls up for Malaysia and Azerbaijan friendlies". Philippine Football Federation. Archived from the original on 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
- "[2016 AFF Suzuki Cup] Final Round Group Competition Group A – Final Registration of Officials and Players – Team: Philippines" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- "Rejuvenated Daniels seeks glory overseas to follow Etheridge's footsteps". FOX Sports PH. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- "Kaya FC-Iloilo bids farewell to four players". Kaya FC Official Website. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
External links
- Kenshiro Daniels at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kenshiro Daniels at Soccerway
- Kenshiro Daniels at FootballDatabase.eu
- Kenshiro Daniels at worldfootball.net