Daniel Matthias Kaiser (born 3 May 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who for Varsity FC in League1 British Columbia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Matthias Kaiser | ||
| Date of birth | (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000 (age 22) | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Varsity FC | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Calgary NSD | |||
| 2011-2016 | Calgary Foothills | ||
| 2016–2018 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018– | UBC Thunderbirds | 29 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Calgary Foothills | 6 | (0) |
| 2021 | Cavalry FC | 11 | (0) |
| 2022– | Varsity FC | 8 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 September 2021 | |||
Kaiser was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta to a German father and a Canadian mother.[1] He began playing soccer at age four with local club Calgary NSD SC and later played for Calgary Foothills.[1][2] In 2016, Kaiser joined the academy program of Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[2]
In 2018, Kaiser began attending the University of British Columbia.[3] In the summer of 2019, he played in USL League Two with his former youth club Calgary Foothills, making six appearances.[4]
Kaiser was selected by his hometown club Cavalry FC in the 2021 CPL–U Sports Draft, and was subsequently signed to a development contract on 18 June 2021.[5] On 27 June 2021, he made his professional debut as a starter in a 2–1 win over York United.[6]
In 2022, he joined League1 British Columbia side Varsity FC.[7]