Entertainment

U.S. Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann Has Got His Dad’s Striking DNA

Meet United States youth international goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann.

Klinsmann Head Shot

Jonathan Klinsmann at the University of Cal. Photo: @CalMSoc | Twitter

He’s an up-and-coming stud as the starting keeper for the U.S. U-20s. Jonathan was a key part of the team’s run to the 2017 U-20 World Cup quarterfinals this past May in South Korea.

Jonathan Klinsmann

Klinsmann in goal for the US Youth NT. Photo: @SportsbookBTC | Twitter

Today, Klinsmann signed a contract with Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin after a successful trial.

Klinsmann Transfer

Klinsmann has signed with Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga. Photo: @NatsAbroad | Twitter

 

Oh, and he's also the son of German soccer icon and former U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Klinsmann Dad and Son

Jonathan with Jurgen at the U-20 World Cup. Photo: @mysemuanyabola | Twitter

However, not only does Klinsmann have good hands, but he has good feet. And we’re not just talking good-for-a-goalkeeper-feet, no, this man’s got Jurgen Klinsmann kinda feet. Take a look at this technical strike he smashed in the upper 90 during training with Hertha.

Watch out, Christian Pulisic. There might be a new American wonderkid in the Bundesliga.

If he doesn’t find a spot between the sticks for the national team in the coming years, perhaps Klinsmann could get some time up top? His new club will be hoping he specializes in goalkeeping for now, but we can dream. 

Videos you might like