Daniel Williams (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Daniel Williams is a German
-born American
soccer player who plays for Bundesliga
club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
and then played from July 2004 in the SC Freiburg
youth and reserve system.
on 22 January 2010 against Stuttgart
.
. However, due to FIFA
regulations concerning dual citizenship, if the opportunity were to arise, he would be eligible to play at the senior level for either Germany
or the United States
. He has been called up for two friendlies in October for the United States. Williams made his first appearance for the USA on October 8, 2011 against Honduras; the US won 1-0.
father and German mother who met and married while his father was serving in the United States military and was based in Heidelberg
. Williams is a citizen of both Germany and the United States. On September 30, 2011 Williams obtained an American passport, making him eligible to play for the United States national team.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
-born American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who plays for Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
Career
Williams began his career 1998 in the youth system of Karlsruher SCKarlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC is a German association football club, based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. KSC rose out of the consolidation of a number of predecessor clubs. They currently play in the 2...
and then played from July 2004 in the SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
youth and reserve system.
Professional
He made his debut for the first team of SC FreiburgSC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
on 22 January 2010 against Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
.
International
As a youth, Williams played for the Germany under-15 teamGermany national youth football team
This article includes current squads of Germany U20, U19, U18, U17, U16 and U15 national football teams.-Current technical staff:- Germany national under-20 squad :- Germany national under-19 squad :- Germany national under-18 squad :...
. However, due to FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
regulations concerning dual citizenship, if the opportunity were to arise, he would be eligible to play at the senior level for either Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
or the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. He has been called up for two friendlies in October for the United States. Williams made his first appearance for the USA on October 8, 2011 against Honduras; the US won 1-0.
Personal life
Williams is the son of an AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
father and German mother who met and married while his father was serving in the United States military and was based in Heidelberg
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
. Williams is a citizen of both Germany and the United States. On September 30, 2011 Williams obtained an American passport, making him eligible to play for the United States national team.