* Club domestic league appearances and goalsas of 13 June 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11 October 2011
Nathaniel George Payos Burkey (born 7 January 1985) is a former football player. He spent most of his career playing professionally in the Philippines. Burkey currently serves as the assistant coach of the Philippines national team. He played as a defensive midfielder during his college career and played as a forward at the senior club level and for the national team.[5] Born in the United States, he represented the Philippines internationally.
Personal life and career
Nate was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia just outside the U.S. capital. He attended T. C. Williams High School, where he played the center midfielder position for the Titans.[6] Nate's mother has Filipino roots, which made him eligible to represent the country on the international level. With family assistance, he reached out to the federation, joined semi-pro Kaya FC and was named to the national squad after he was invited to tryout in the training pool.[7]
International goals
Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.[8]
