Danny Williams
- U.S. National Team: MNT
- Position: Midfielder
- Date Of Birth: March 8, 1989
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 175
- Hometown: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Club: Hoffenheim (Germany)
A resourceful player who is industrious and technically sound, Williams can be deployed in a variety of positions. A dual citizen of Germany and the United States, he has chosen to represent the U.S. Men’s National Team and appeared against Honduras on Oct. 8, 2011, becoming the first player to earn his first cap under head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Williams joined Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga at the end of August in a three-year deal from SC Freiburg.
- Earned his first start in the 1-0 win against Honduras on Oct. 8, becoming the first new player capped under Jurgen Klinsmann
- Played in all four matches for which he was eligible in 2011, starting three
2011: Made four appearances for the U.S., including three starts … Started in three consecutive matches, beginning with the 1-0 win against Honduras on Oct. 8 in Miami … Received his first call up to the national team ahead of the matches against Honduras and Ecuador in October … First Appearance: Oct. 8, 2011, vs. Honduras … First Goal: None.
2011: Made 11 appearances for Hoffenheim in all competitions in the first half of the season, going the distance in five matches … Added an assist in his debut for the club in the 4-0 win against FSV Mainz on Sept. 10 … Joined Bundesliga club 1899 Hoffenheim on Aug. 31, 2011 … 2010-11: Had two starts in his nine games with SC Freiburg in all competitions … 2009-10: Started five of his six appearances for Freiburg … Made his senior debut on Jan. 22, 2010, against Stuttgart after working his way up through the SC Freiburg youth and reserve system.
A dual citizen of Germany and the United States, he was born to an American father who served in the U.S. military and a German mother … Secured his U.S. passport on Sept. 30, 2011 … Lists Miami Heat as his favorite NBA team, attending one of their home games in the 2011 NBA Finals.
