Daniel
Katsanovich
YEAR
2024-2025Games
38+G/A - Position
15/18 - CMCountry
USA/SpainGPA
4.36
WATCH MY HIGHLIGHTS 2025
YEAR
2024-2025Games
38+G/A - Position
15/18 - CMCountry
USA/SpainGPA
4.36
WATCH MY HIGHLIGHTS 2025
Committed to Grinnell College Men's Soccer!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSG-PQDEbSm/
My name is Daniel Katsanovich. I’m 17 years old, born on October 31, 2008, from Los Angeles, California.
I’m a dedicated dual-sport athlete, passionate about both soccer and swimming.
My soccer journey began at just 3 years old, when my dad first took me to the park to kick around a ball — I’ve been hooked ever since. I’m a loyal supporter of Chelsea FC and have admired players like Oscar and James Rodríguez since childhood. Today, I study and learn from talents like Pedri, Vitinha, Enzo Fernandez, Martin Ødegaard and Nicolò Barella to improve my game.
In my sophomore year, I moved to Madrid where I lived and played for 1 year and maintained a 4.3 GPA, balancing academics with athletics. For my junior and senior years, I returned to California and played for Ventura County Fusion MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN, where I competed in league, MLS Flex and MLS Cup events against top competition from across the country. Outside of sports, I enjoy playing padel and tennis, traveling with my family, and exploring new cuisines. I’m also a huge NFL fan — especially devoted to the San Francisco 49ers.
I'm also passionate about health and nutrition, which I share on my TikTok, @livinglocked.
I started my soccer career under the guidance of Alexander Khopsalis, a legendary former Dynamo Kyiv player. Currently outside of my club I train with www.mles-academy.com & Marcel Lowitsch, my other coaches include Eliel Swinton (@coacheswinton9), a former Stanford and Kansas City Chiefs football player, and Alexis Ridley (@revivedwithalexis), who oversee my gym work during the offseason.
Check the highlights of interesting and enchanting moments with me!
Grinnell College Men's Soccer
2026-
Ventura County Fusion MLS NEXT
2024-2026
LA Breakers ECNL/ UD La Poveda Spain
2022-2024
LA Surf
2020-2022
Real Socal (lafc socal)
2016–2020
West Coast Elite
2012-2016
Grinnell College Men's Soccer
2026-
CM/CDM
Ventura County Fusion MLS NEXT
2024-2026
CM/CDM
LA Breakers ECNL/ UD La Poveda Spain
2022-2024
Center mid - 8/10
LA Surf
2020-2022
Right wing/midfielder-6/8/10
Real Socal (lafc socal)
2016–2020
Center Mid/Holding Mid/Right Back
West Coast Elite
2012-2016
Center Mid
Matches played
500
+
Avg. game dist.
8
km
Goals scored
150
+
Assists
200
+
PAC
SHO
PAS
DRI
DEF
PHY
