Name: Weston McKennie

Full name: Weston James Earl McKennie

Date of birth: August 28, 1998

Place of birth: Little Elm, Texas, United States

Nationality: United States of America

Position: Central midfielder / Box-to-box midfielder

Preferred foot: Right

Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)

Club career (selected):

• FC Schalke 04 (Germany) — Joined Schalke's youth academy in 2016 and broke into the first team in 2017, making his professional debut and establishing himself as a versatile midfielder.
• Juventus (Italy) — Signed by Juventus in 2020. Played as a dynamic midfielder, contributing with goals, assists and energy in Serie A and European competitions.
• Loan spells: Included a loan to Leeds United (England) for the 2023–2024 season. (Note: club details can change with transfers; check current season roster for the latest.)

International career:

• United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) — Senior debut in 2017. Regular starter and influential presence in midfield for the national team.
• Represented the U.S. at CONCACAF competitions and FIFA World Cup tournaments, contributing defensively and going forward with goals and assists. Notable performances include key roles at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style and strengths:

• High work rate and stamina; effective box-to-box engine.
• Strong aerial ability for a midfielder, useful on set pieces.
• Good tackling and ball-recovery skills combined with progressive passing to drive transitions.
• Capable of scoring from late runs into the box and from midfield long-range efforts.

Honors and notable achievements (selected):

• Key contributor to USMNT qualification campaigns and competitive tournaments.
• Domestic and European competition appearances with top clubs (Schalke, Juventus).
• Recognized as one of the leading American midfield talents of his generation.

Off the field:

• Known for leadership qualities and high professionalism.
• Active on social media and involved in community and promotional activities tied to his clubs and national team.

Note: Club affiliations and loan status can change with transfers; consult current season rosters or official club announcements for the latest information.