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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
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current club	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	27	(10)
National team
2011	United States U20	2	(1)
2012	United States U23	2	(2)
2012–2016	United States	14	(0)
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 October 2024. † Appearances (Goals).

Terrence Anthony Boyd (born February 16, 1991) is a professional soccer player. He plays as a forward for SV Waldhof Mannheim in Germany. This club is in Germany's third-highest league, called 3. Liga. Terrence 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 soldier, and his mother was German. After he was born in Germany, his family moved to Queens, New York. When his parents separated, Terrence moved back to Germany with his mother.

His mother later remarried. Terrence says his stepfather helped him a lot to become a professional player. He mentioned in an interview that his stepfather was strict. This helped him stay focused and avoid problems. Terrence believes this focus helped him become a better player every day.

Club Career Highlights

Starting Out in Germany

Terrence Boyd started playing soccer in different youth teams. He made his first professional appearance with Hertha BSC II in 2009. After a couple of seasons, he became a regular starter. In his last season with Hertha in 2010–11, he scored 13 goals.

After his contract ended, he joined Borussia Dortmund. He played for their reserve team, Borussia Dortmund II. In October 2011, he was called up to the main Borussia Dortmund team. Even though he was on the bench, he didn't play in that game. He scored 20 goals in 32 games for the reserve team.

Playing in Austria with Rapid Wien

In June 2012, Terrence signed a three-year deal with an Austrian club called Rapid Wien. He had a great first game on July 21. He scored two goals and helped with another goal against Wacker Innsbruck. He was named the best player of the match.

Terrence played very well for Rapid Wien in his first season. He scored 13 goals, which was the second-highest on his team. His team finished third in the league. This earned them 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 moved to RB Leipzig. He played his first game for them on October 17, 2014. Sadly, he tore a ligament in his knee in December 2014. This injury made him miss the rest of that season. He finished the 2014–15 season with three goals in eight games.

He didn't play any games for the main RB Leipzig team in the next two seasons. However, he did score five goals in nine games for their reserve team, RB Leipzig II.

Moving to Other German Clubs

In January 2017, Terrence joined SV Darmstadt 98. He scored four goals in 24 games during the 2017–18 season.

Later, in July 2019, he returned to Germany to play for Hallescher FC in the 3. Liga. He scored 39 goals in 86 games for them. In January 2022, Boyd moved to another 3. Liga team, 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He quickly became their top scorer.

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

International Career

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 started when a teammate told the U-20 coach about him. Terrence was invited to a training camp, but he needed a U.S. passport first. Getting his passport meant he had to reconnect with his biological father. He used social media to find relatives and get the necessary papers signed.

With his passport, Terrence played several games for the U.S. U-20 team. He also joined the U-23 team camps. On February 29, 2012, he made his first appearance for the main U.S. national team. This was in a game against Italy.

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

In March 2012, he played for the U-23 Olympic Qualifying squad. He scored two goals in a very important game against El Salvador. However, his team was still knocked out of the tournament.

Terrence played a big part in a historic win for the U.S. in 2012. In a friendly match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, his pass led to the only goal of the game. This was the first time the United States had ever won a match at that stadium.

He was on the list of 30 players for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. However, he did not make it to the final 23-player team for the tournament in Brazil. Terrence has shown his dedication to the U.S. team by getting a tattoo of the American flag on his arm.

Career Statistics

Club Appearances and Goals

International Appearances and Goals

See also

In Spanish: Terrence Boyd para niños