Player: Weston McKennie

Full name: Weston James Earl McKennie

Nationality: United States of America

Date of birth: August 28, 1998

Place of birth: Little Elm, Texas, USA

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Primary position: Central midfielder (also plays box-to-box, defensive midfield, and occasionally as an attacking midfielder or right wing)

Club career (high-level):

• FC Dallas (youth) — Developed through the FC Dallas Academy in the United States.
• Schalke 04 (2016–2020) — Broke into senior European football at Schalke in the German Bundesliga.
• Juventus (loan 2020–2021, permanent 2021–2024) — Joined Juventus initially on loan in October 2020, with the move made permanent the following season. At Juventus he featured as a dynamic midfielder, contributing defensively and with late runs into the box to score important goals.
• Leeds United (loan 2023–2024) — Spent a season on loan in the Premier League with Leeds United.
• Subsequent moves — After 2024 there may have been further transfers or loans; please consult the latest sources for the most current club status.

International career:

• United States national team — Regular member since his senior debut in 2017. Known for significant contributions in CONCACAF competitions, World Cup qualifying, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup where he scored for the U.S. in the group stage (notably a late equalizer vs. Wales).

Playing style and strengths:

• Energetic box-to-box midfielder with strong tackling and pressing intensity.
• Good aerial ability for a midfielder and strong physical presence.
• Ability to arrive late in the penalty area to score, and to make driving runs from midfield.
• Versatile tactically — has been deployed in defensive midfield, central midfield, and more advanced roles when needed.

Notable achievements:

• Established as a key U.S. national team player and one of the best American midfielders of his generation.
• Regular starter for Juventus during his tenure, contributing goals and assists in Serie A and European competitions.

Disciplinary/availability notes: McKennie has at times faced injuries and suspensions (including a notable suspension in 2021 related to off-field conduct) that have affected availability; for a current status check consult recent club communications.

Sources & currency: Information summarized up to 2024; for the most current club, appearance and transfer details check official club or federation sources and recent sports news.