Griffin McDaniel

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Isipand the surname or paternal family name is 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

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

College career

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

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

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

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

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.