Philip Spiegelberg

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Philip Spiegelberg
Personal information
Full name Philip Spiegelberg
Date of birth June 2, 1988 (1988-06-02) (age 20)
Place of birth    Lubbock, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) (as of 2003)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Atlético Madrid B


* Appearances (Goals)

Philip Spiegelberg (born 2 June 1988 in Lubbock, Texas is an American soccer player. He currently plays in Spain for Atlético Madrid B in La Liga.

At the age of 18, Spiegelberg became the first player from the United States to ever be invited to Spain's prestigious Atlético Madrid training camp.

[edit] Childhood

Spiegelberg was born in the city of Lubbock in Texas, United States, where he played soccer for the Silver Stars children's recreational team, later joining Lone Star FC and Elite Soccer Club in his home town. He went on to play for the Dallas Solar '88 team while still in high school, traveling 320 miles to Dallas, Texas to play for Dallas Solar '88 every weekend.

Spiegelberg was also a competitor in some of the most prestigious youth tournaments in the United States including the Disney Cup Florida, the San Diego Surf Cup, and the Dallas Cup.

[edit] Professional career

Despite recruitment attempts by 2006 NCAA quarter finalist Santa Clara University in California in the fall of 2006, Spiegelberg opted to play in Spain. It was reported that he experienced initial visa problems with regards to working in Spain. He is currently working out in FC Dallas training sessions, awaiting his visa to return to Madrid for the 2007 season.

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