Griffin McDaniel

Griffin McDaniel
Personal information
Full name Griffin Connor Isip McDaniel
Date of birth (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Orange County, California, United States
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Stallion Laguna
Number 8
Youth career
Norco Cougars
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 California Baptist Lancers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Stallion Laguna 26 (20)
International career
2019– Philippines U23 3 (0)
2023– Philippines 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:06, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024

Griffin Connor Isip McDaniel (born March 30, 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna. Born in the United States, he plays for the Philippines national team.

Personal life

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McDaniel was born in Orange County, California and raised in Corona, California. He has attended the Norco High School. His mother Lindy is a Filipino who has roots in Pampanga and Davao City, while his father Clint is an American who works as a football (soccer) coach.[1]

McDaniel's sisters, Olivia and Chandler, are Philippines women's international footballers.[2]

Career

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College career

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McDaniel played college soccer for California Baptist University.[3] He played 13 games in his freshman year and 15 games in his sophomore year.[4][5]

Stallion Laguna

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In August 2020, McDaniel joined Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna.[6][7] He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against league debutants Maharlika Manila.

International career

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McDaniel was born in the U.S. to American father and Filipino mother, making him eligible to play for both the United States and Philippines at international level.

Philippines U23

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McDaniel was called up to represent the Philippines U23 in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.[8][9] He made his debut for the U23 team in a 2–1 defeat against Myanmar U23, coming in as a substitute replacing Chima Uzoka in the 75th minute.[10]

In February 2022, McDaniel was once again, called up to the Philippines U23 for the 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship held in Cambodia.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "McDaniel sisters' World Cup berth a testimony to their love of the game, parents say". ABS-CBN News. February 3, 2022. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Naredo, Camille (September 20, 2021). "Football: Chandler McDaniel has debut to remember for Malditas". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Finn McDaniel - Men's Soccer - CBU Athletics". CBU Lancers. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Griffin McDaniel career stats (2018-19)". WAC Sports. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "Griffin McDaniel career stats (2019-20)". WAC Sports. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "Stallion Laguna signs up U-22 Azkals' McDaniel". Panay News. August 11, 2020. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  7. ^ "Stallion Laguna signs Azkals' SEA Games member McDaniel". Canadian Inquirer. August 10, 2020. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "Philippines Men's Under-22 National Team Gears Up For The 30th Southeast Asian Games". Philippine Football Federation. November 24, 2019. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  9. ^ "Young Azkals take shape for SEA Games as squad finalized". Huddle PH. November 21, 2019. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "Myanmar U22 v Philippines U22". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  11. ^ "Philippines Men's U23 To Compete In AFF U23 Championship 2022". Philippine Football Federation. February 10, 2022. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  12. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (February 10, 2022). "Oliver Bias, Sandro Reyes headline Azkals for AFF U23 tilt". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.