- Nationality
Canada- Most Recent Club
- Nautsa’mawt FC
- Former Clubs
- Cavalry FC
- Post-Secondary Teams
- UBC Thunderbirds
- Birthplace
- Calgary, Alberta
Daniel Kaiser’s soccer journey began in Calgary, where he learned the game on the fields of local clubs before stepping into the Vancouver Whitecaps residency program as a teenager. Those years shaped him, sharpening his athleticism and defensive instincts. By the time he joined the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in 2018, he had a reputation as a hard-working, reliable fullback.
At UBC, Daniel became a cornerstone. Across five seasons, he patrolled the back line with consistency, helping the Thunderbirds earn one of the stingiest defensive records in Canada West. He wore the blue and gold 60 times, mixing the grind of student life with the rhythm of varsity football.
In June 2021, Daniel signed a Development Contract with Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League. Over the summer he logged 11 appearances, impressing with his 1v1 defending and stamina. The agreement ended in August, so he could return to finish his degree but it gave him a taste of the pro game and left a mark on supporters.
Daniel kept competing at a high level after university. In 2019, he had tested himself with Calgary Foothills in USL League Two, and when League1 BC launched in 2022, he joined Varsity FC in Vancouver. He helped them reach the league final in the inaugural season, and when the club rebranded as Nautsa’mawt FC the following year, he remained a steady presence on the back line. Highlights included a penalty-kick goal and multiple matches where he was named man of the match for his defensive work.
By 2024, Daniel was still in the semi-pro spotlight, this time with Burnaby FC. He brought the same blend of leadership and quiet consistency, anchoring the team through League1 BC campaigns and earning another season in 2025.
From Foothills to UBC, from Cavalry FC to Nautsa’mawt and Burnaby, Daniel Kaiser’s career has been about steady progression. He’s a defender who reads the game well, leads by example, and never stops working.