Keon Daniel facts for kids
Daniel with Puerto Rico Islanders in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Keon Kelly Daniel | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Lambeau, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2008 | United Petrotrin | ||
| 2008–2010 | Caledonia AIA | ||
| 2010 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 16 | (2) |
| 2011–2014 | Philadelphia Union | 64 | (2) |
| 2014–2017 | Miedź Legnica | 56 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | → Flota Świnoujście (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | GKS Tychy | 63 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2007–2013 | Trinidad and Tobago | 59 | (14) |
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Keon Kelly Daniel (born on January 16, 1987, in Lambeau) is a former professional football player from Trinidad and Tobago. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack on the field.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting His Football Journey
Keon Daniel grew up in Tobago and went to Signal Hill Secondary School. He also trained at the St Clair Coaching School to improve his football skills. In 2005, he even had a two-week trial with the famous English club Manchester United.
After this, Keon became a professional player. In 2006, he joined United Petrotrin, a team in the TT Pro League, which is the top football league in Trinidad and Tobago.
Moving to New Teams
In August 2008, Keon had another trial in England, this time with West Ham United. Later, in 2009, he joined another team in his home country's league, Caledonia AIA.
In May 2010, Keon moved to the Puerto Rico Islanders. This team played in the USSF D2 Pro League, a professional league in the United States. He played his first game for them on June 26, 2010.
Playing in Major League Soccer
Before the 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) season began, Keon tried out for the Philadelphia Union. MLS is the highest level of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. He did very well in his trial and signed with the Union on March 18, 2011.
In his first season, Keon was even named to the MLS Team of the Week for his great performance in a game. He scored his first goal for Philadelphia on June 11, 2011, during an MLS match.
The "Free Keon" Story
In September 2011, Keon left Philadelphia temporarily to play for the Trinidad and Tobago national football team. However, he faced a problem: his visa expired, and he couldn't return to the United States until February 2012. This situation led to a fun phrase among Philadelphia Union fans called "Free Keon." Fans would use this phrase at games and online to show their support and wish for his quick return.
Playing in Poland
In 2014, it was announced that Keon Daniel would join Miedź Legnica. This team plays in the I liga (Poland), which is a professional football league in Poland. He moved there from the Philadelphia Union.
Representing His Country
Playing for Trinidad and Tobago
Keon Daniel first played for the Trinidad and Tobago national football team in 2007. This means he represented his country in international football matches. He scored his first goal for his country in January 2008 against Guyana. His second goal came in March 2008 against El Salvador. Both of these goals were scored from free kicks, which are special shots given after a foul.
Keon was an important part of the Trinidad and Tobago teams that played in several big tournaments. These included the Caribbean Cup in 2008, 2010, and 2012. He also played in multiple CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments and in the qualifying matches for the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. In total, Keon played 59 international games for his country and scored 14 goals.
International Goals Scored
Here are the goals Keon Daniel scored for Trinidad and Tobago. The first score listed is always Trinidad and Tobago's score.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |||||||||||||
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| 1 | 29 January 2008 | Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago |  Guyana |
1–1 | 2–1 | Friendly | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 19 March 2008 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago |  El Salvador |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 8 July 2008 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | Guyana |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |||||||||||||
| 4 | 20 August 2008 | Estadio Pedro Marrero, Havana, Cuba |  Cuba |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||||||||||||
| 5 | 2–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 6 September 2008 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |  Guatemala |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||||||||||||
| 7 | 7 November 2008 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago |  Saint Kitts and Nevis |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2008 Caribbean Championship qualification | |||||||||||||
| 8 | 19 November 2008 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Cuba |
3–0 | 3–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||||||||||||
| 9 | 6 September 2011 | Barbados National Stadium, Saint Michael, Barbados |  Barbados |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||||||||||||
| 10 | 10 October 2012 | Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |  French Guiana |
3–1 | 4–1 | 2012 Caribbean Championship qualification | |||||||||||||
| 11 | 14 October 2012 | Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis |  Anguilla |
2–0 | 10–0 | 2012 Caribbean Championship qualification | |||||||||||||
| 12 | 5–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 7–0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 8 July 2013 | Red Bull Arena, Harrison, USA | El Salvador |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup | |||||||||||||
| Last updated 8 July 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
Personal Life
Keon Daniel has a fun nickname: "Schillaci." He was given this name after Salvatore Schillaci, a very famous Italian football striker.
Achievements and Awards
Puerto Rico Islanders
- USSF Division 2 Pro League: 2010 (This means his team won the league championship in 2010)
See also
In Spanish: Keon Daniel para niños
