John Brooks (soccer, born 1993)

John Anthony Brooks Jr. (born January 28, 1993) is a German-American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the United States national team. Born in Berlin, Germany, he began his career at hometown club Hertha BSC, making his professional debut in 2012 and totaling 130 games and nine goals for the club. The team won the 2. Bundesliga in 2012–13. In 2017, he transferred to VfL Wolfsburg for €20 million, a record at the time for an American player.

John Brooks (soccer, born 1993)

John Anthony Brooks Jr. (born January 28, 1993) is a German-American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the United States national team. Born in Berlin, Germany, he began his career at hometown club Hertha BSC, making his professional debut in 2012 and totaling 130 games and nine goals for the club. The team won the 2. Bundesliga in 2012–13. In 2017, he transferred to VfL Wolfsburg for €20 million, a record at the time for an American player.