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Terrence Boyd

Boyd in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Terrence Anthony Boyd
Date of birth	(1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Bremen, Germany
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	SV Waldhof Mannheim
Number	13
Youth career
	1. FC Burg
	TSV Lesum-Burgdamm
	SC Weyhe
	LTS Bremerhaven
	FC Bremerhaven
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2011	Hertha BSC II	44	(15)
2011–2012	Borussia Dortmund II	32	(20)
2012–2014	Rapid Wien	59	(28)
2014–2017	RB Leipzig	7	(2)
2016	RB Leipzig II	9	(5)
2017–2019	Darmstadt 98	42	(5)
2019	Toronto FC	11	(0)
2019–2022	Hallescher FC	85	(39)
2022–2024	1. FC Kaiserslautern	54	(21)
2024–	SV Waldhof Mannheim	41	(13)
International career
2011	United States U20	2	(1)
2012	United States U23	2	(2)
2012–2016	United States	14	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025

Terrence Anthony Boyd, born on February 16, 1991, is a professional soccer player. He plays as a forward, which means he's usually trying to score goals! Currently, he plays for SV Waldhof Mannheim, a team in Germany's third division, called the 3. Liga. Even though he was born in Germany, he has also played for the United States national team.

Early Life and Family

Terrence Boyd's father was an American serviceman, and his mother was German. After he was born in Germany, his family moved to Queens, New York. Later, Terrence moved back to Germany with his mother.

His mother remarried, and Terrence often talks about how much his stepfather helped him. He said that his stepfather was strict but helped him stay focused. This focus helped him become the professional player he is today.

Terrence Boyd's Club Career

Starting Out in Soccer

Terrence Boyd started playing soccer in different youth teams. He made his first senior team appearance with Hertha BSC II in 2009. After a couple of seasons, he became a regular player. In his final season with Hertha BSC II, he scored 13 goals.

After his contract ended, he joined Borussia Dortmund. He played for their reserve team, Borussia Dortmund II. He scored 20 goals in 32 games for them. He was even called up to the main Borussia Dortmund team once, but he didn't get to play in that game.

Playing for Rapid Wien

In June 2012, Terrence Boyd moved to Austria to play for Rapid Wien. In his very first game, he scored two goals and helped set up another! He was named the "Man of the Match."

He had a great first season, scoring 13 goals. Rapid Wien finished third in the league, which helped them get a spot in the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League. Overall, he scored 37 goals in 80 games for Rapid Wien.

Time at RB Leipzig

In July 2014, Boyd joined RB Leipzig. He played his first game for them in October 2014. Unfortunately, he got a serious knee injury (a torn ACL) in December 2014. This meant he missed the rest of that season.

He played 8 games and scored 3 goals in his first season with Leipzig. Due to his injury, he didn't play for the main team in the next two seasons. However, he did play for the reserve team in 2016, scoring 5 goals in 9 games.

Moving to Darmstadt 98

In January 2017, Terrence Boyd moved to SV Darmstadt 98. He played 7 games and scored 1 goal in the second half of that season. In the 2017-2018 season, he scored 4 goals in 24 games for the team.

Playing in Toronto

In February 2019, Boyd signed with Toronto FC, a team in MLS in Canada. He played 11 games for them.

Returning to Germany

In July 2019, Terrence Boyd came back to Germany. He joined Hallescher FC, another team in the 3. Liga. He became a very important player for them, scoring many goals. He scored 7 goals in 17 games in the 2021-2022 season. In total, he scored 39 goals in 86 games for Hallescher FC.

Joining 1. FC Kaiserslautern

In January 2022, Boyd moved to another 3. Liga team, 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He quickly became a top scorer for them. He scored 9 goals in 13 games in his first half-season. He continued to play for them until 2024.

Current Club: SV Waldhof Mannheim

On January 10, 2024, Terrence Boyd signed a contract with SV Waldhof Mannheim. This is his current team, also in the 3. Liga.

International Career for the USA

Terrence Boyd has dual citizenship because his father is American and his mother is German. This allowed him to play for the United States national team.

His journey to the U.S. team began when a teammate told the U.S. Under-20 coach about him. Terrence needed a U.S. passport, which meant getting paperwork signed by his biological father. He connected with relatives online to help with this process.

Once he had his passport, Boyd played for the U.S. Under-20 team. He also joined the U.S. Under-23 team. In February 2012, he made his debut for the full U.S. national team in a game against Italy.

Boyd playing for the U.S. National Team against Austria in 2013

He scored two goals for the U-23 team in a crucial game against El Salvador. Later, he earned his first start for the U.S. national team in a big 5–1 win against Scotland. He also played in a FIFA World Cup qualifier game, showing his commitment to the U.S. team.

In 2012, Boyd helped the U.S. team achieve a historic win against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. His clever pass led to the only goal of the game, which was the first time the U.S. had ever won at that stadium.

Terrence Boyd was on the list of players considered for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but he didn't make the final team. He has a tattoo of the American flag on his arm, showing how proud he is to represent the U.S.

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In Spanish: Terrence Boyd para niños