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Griffin McDaniel

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Griffin McDaniel
Personal information
Full name Griffin Connor Isip McDaniel
Date of birth (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 26)
Place of birth Orange County, California, United States
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Stallion Laguna
Number 14
Youth career
Norco Cougars
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 California Baptist Lancers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2025 Stallion Laguna 26 (20)
2025 SV Drochtersen/Assel 0 (0)
2025 SV Drochtersen/Assel II 1 (0)
2025– Stallion Laguna 15 (22)
International career‡
2019 Philippines U22 1 (0)
2022 Philippines U23 2 (0)
2023– Philippines 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:14, 2 May 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:54, 2 May 2026 (UTC)

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

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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 coach.[1]

McDaniel's sisters, Olivia and Chandler, are Philippines women's international footballers.[2]

Career

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College career

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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

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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

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McDaniel was born in the United States to an American father and a Filipino mother, making him eligible to play for both the United States and Philippines at international level.[8]

Philippines U23

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McDaniel was called up to represent the Philippines U22 in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.[9][10] He made his debut for the U22 team in a 2–1 defeat against Myanmar U22, coming in as a substitute replacing Chima Uzoka in the 75th minute.[11]

In February 2022, McDaniel was called up to the Philippines U23 team for the 2022 AFF U-23 Youth Championship held in Cambodia.[12][13]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 11 June 2024[14]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Philippines 202310
20241 0
Total20

References

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  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. ↑ "Alums still thrilled by 'once-in-a-lifetime, surreal' World Cup experience". UWM REPORT. December 22, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ Admin (November 24, 2019). "Philippines Men's Under-22 National Team Gears Up For The 30th Southeast Asian Games". Philippine Football Federation. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Myanmar U22 v Philippines U22". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  12. ↑ Admin (February 10, 2022). "Philippines Men's U23 To Compete In AFF U23 Championship 2022". Philippine Football Federation. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Griffin McDaniel (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
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