Griffin Garnett
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 August 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ferencváros II | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Richmond Kickers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Richmond Kickers | 41 | (0) |
| 2026– | Ferencváros II | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Griffin Garnett (born 5 April 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Ferencváros II.
Early life
Garnett was born on 23 August 2006. Born in Richmond, Virginia, United States, he is a native of the city. The son of Scott and Stephanie, he started playing soccer at the age of three.[1]
Career
As a youth player, Garnett joined the youth academy of American side Richmond Kickers and was promoted to the club's senior team ahead of the 2024 season, where he made forty-one league appearances and scored zero goals.[2] American news website WRIC-TV wrote in 2026 that "he was a stalwart in the backline for the Kickers" while playing for the club.[3] Following his stint there, he signed for Hungarian side Ferencváros II in 2026.
References
- ^ "Richmond Kickers sign local product Garnett, furthering focus on youth development". Richmond Times-Dispatch. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Griffin Garnett at Soccerway
- ^ "18-year-old Richmond soccer player nominated for 2024 Young Player of the Year award". WRIC-TV. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
External links
- Griffin Garnett at Soccerway