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.

Kenshiro Daniels
Personal information
Full name Kenshiro Michael Lontok Daniels
Date of birth (1995-01-13) 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.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
2018
1.6 October 2018Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet Bangladesh
1–0
1–0
2018 Bangabandhu Cup

References

  1. "PFF calls up for Malaysia and Azerbaijan friendlies". Philippine Football Federation. Archived from the original on 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  2. "[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.
  3. "Rejuvenated Daniels seeks glory overseas to follow Etheridge's footsteps". FOX Sports PH. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  4. "Kaya FC-Iloilo bids farewell to four players". Kaya FC Official Website. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2021.


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