Kenshiro Daniels

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lontok and the surname or paternal family name is Daniels.
Kenshiro Daniels
Personal information
Full name Kenshiro Michael Lontok Daniels
Date of birth (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 27)
Place of birth Irvine, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Winger, Striker
Club information
Current team
 Kaya–Iloilo
Number 10
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
2018–2019 UiTM FC
2019– Kaya–Iloilo
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 January 1, 2013
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 December 2021

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 Kaya–Iloilo, and the Philippines national team. He was born in Irvine, California to Hollywood actor and retired kickboxer Gary Daniels and a Filipino mother.

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]

After one season with the Malaysian club UiTM FC, he returned in Kaya, becoming a mainstay midfielder. [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  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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