Timothy Chandler
Encyclopedia
Timothy "Timmy" Chandler (born 29 March 1990 in Frankfurt
) is a German
-born American
soccer player who currently plays for Bundesliga
side 1. FC Nuremberg.
, Germany
to an African American
father who was born in New York
and served in the U.S. military, and a German mother. His father left him and his mother not long after his birth, and he continued to live with his mother in Germany, where he was raised.
before transferring to 1. FC Nuremberg in the summer of 2010. He made his debut for the first team of Nuremberg on 15 January 2011 against Borussia Mönchengladbach
. On 12 February, he scored the first goal of his professional career against VfB Stuttgart.
On March 16, 2011, it was announced that Chandler would be part of the United States's 24-man squad set to face Paraguay
and Argentina
in international friendlies. Chandler made his debut with the U.S: on March 26, 2011, playing the entire second half of a 1-1 draw against Argentina.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
) is a German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
-born American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side 1. FC Nuremberg.
Early life
Chandler was born in FrankfurtFrankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to an African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
father who was born in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and served in the U.S. military, and a German mother. His father left him and his mother not long after his birth, and he continued to live with his mother in Germany, where he was raised.
Professional
Chandler began his career at Sportfreunde Oberau as well as time with Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is a German sports club, based in Frankfurt, Hesse that is best known for its association football club.- Club origins :...
before transferring to 1. FC Nuremberg in the summer of 2010. He made his debut for the first team of Nuremberg on 15 January 2011 against Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth...
. On 12 February, he scored the first goal of his professional career against VfB Stuttgart.
International
Due to the nationalities of his parents, Chandler holds both, a German and a U.S. passport. He was therefore eligible to represent either nation at the international level.On March 16, 2011, it was announced that Chandler would be part of the United States's 24-man squad set to face Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
and Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
in international friendlies. Chandler made his debut with the U.S: on March 26, 2011, playing the entire second half of a 1-1 draw against Argentina.
External links
- Profile at the official 1. FC Nuremberg website
- Timothy Chandler at worldfootball.net
- Interview at the official USSF website
- Picture of Chandler