Daniel Matthias Kaiser (born May 3, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.

Early life

Kaiser began playing youth soccer at age four with Calgary NSD SC.[1] Afterwards, he played with Calgary Foothills FC, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2016.[2]

University career

In 2018, Kaiser began attending the University of British Columbia where he played for the men's soccer team.[3][4] After his rookie season, he was named to the Canada West All-Rookie Team.[5] In 2022, he won a silver medal in the U Sports national championship, scoring in the final, as UBC were defeated in a penalty shootout by the TRU Wolfpack.[6]

Club career

In the summer of 2019, he played in USL League Two with his former youth club Calgary Foothills, making six appearances.[7]

In June 2021, he signed a U Sports Development contract with Cavalry FC.[8][9] He made his debut on June 27, 2021, in a 2–1 win over York United.[10]

In 2022, he joined League1 British Columbia side Varsity FC (later renamed Nautsa’mawt FC in 2023).[11][12]

International career

In April 2015, he participated in an identification camp with the Canada U15 team.[1]

Personal

He is the older brother of fellow soccer player Markus Kaiser.[13]

Notes

  1. ^ Varsity FC changed its name to Nautsa’mawt FC in 2023

References

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