Weston James Earl McKennie, commonly known as Weston McKennie, is a highly skilled professional soccer player from the United States, recognized both domestically and internationally.
He showed his remarkable talent as a midfielder for Serie A club Juventus, one of Italy’s most prestigious teams.
Additionally, McKennie proudly represented his country as a member of the United States national team, where he continued to excel and contribute to their success on the international stage.
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- Full Name: Weston James Earl McKennie
- Stage Name: Weston McKennie
- Date of birth: August 28, 1998
- Age: 25 years old
- Place of birth: Lewis, Washington
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.85m
- Parents: John McKennie and Tina McKennie
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Laura Rype
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: 3 million euros and 5 million dollars
Early life and education
Weston McKennie, a professional football player known for his exceptional skills, was born in Fort Lewis, Washington, on August 28, 1998.
Although born in Washington, he considers Little Elm, Texas his hometown. Growing up, Weston was raised by his parents, John McKennie and Tina McKennie, and had two siblings.
Unfortunately, there is no information regarding his educational background.
Career
McKennie’s exceptional talent was evident early on, leading him to success at the FC Dallas academy, where he won two Development Academy national championships.
In 2016, at just 18 years old, he bravely turned down a domestic contract with FC Dallas and a scholarship opportunity from the University of Virginia, choosing instead to pursue his career aspirations in Europe.
After signing for Schalke 04, McKennie quickly became a key player and made his Bundesliga debut in 2017.
Juventus noticed his excellent performances at Schalke, the famous Italian club sent him on loan in 2020.
His presence in Turin proved to be effective, playing a key role in ensuring the team’s success, leading to their victory in the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in his first season.
After recognising McKennie’s potential to become a valuable asset in the future, Juventus decided to sign him permanently in 2021.
He was then loaned to Leeds United for the 2022–23 season before returning to Juventus in July 2023.
Since making his debut in 2017, McKennie has become a key player in midfield and a regular for the United States national team.
Awards and nominations
- Serie A: Runner-up (2020-21)
- Coppa Italia: Winner (2020-21)
- Supercoppa Italiana: Winner (2020)
- CONCACAF Nations League: Champions (2021, 2023)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: Runner-up (2019)
- U.S. Soccer Men’s Player of the Year: Winner (2020)
- CONCACAF Nations League Player of the Tournament: Winner (2019-20)
- CONCACAF Nations League Finals Team of the Tournament: (2021)
- 2018, 2019 U.S. Soccer Men’s Player of the Year Nominees:
Social media
- Instagram name: Weston McKennie (@west.mckennie)
- Twitter Username: Weston McKennie (@WMckennie)
- Facebook: Weston McKennie
Personal life
Weston McKennie, 25, was in a relationship with Laura Rype, but they ended the relationship a few years ago.
Since then, McKennie and Rype have decided to keep their privacy to a high degree.
As for McKennie, he is currently single and fully focused on honing his skills and performance as a soccer player.
His main goal is to improve his football skills and achieve success in his sports career.
Net worth
Weston McKennie, a famous soccer player, has an estimated net worth of between 3 million euros and 5 million dollars.
His current relationship with Juventus allows him to earn a substantial salary of around €2.5 million per year, which contributes significantly to his net worth.
