Preston Zimmerman - Biography

Preston Mark Zimmerman (born November 21, 1988) is an American soccer player, who plays for SV Darmstadt 98.

Personal life

Zimmerman was born in Auburn, Washington. He attended McLoughlin Middle School in Pasco, Washington.

Club career

Hamburg SV

As an 18-year-old, Zimmerman joined the German team Hamburger SV, where he spent most of his time with Hamburg's reserve team. As a striker, Zimmerman played 13 games and scored three goals during the 2006-2007 season. Zimmerman was originally signed while he was only 17 but the contract didn't become official until he turned 18, skirting FIFA's rules on foreign transfers by minors.

Kapfenberger SV

After a trial stint at Belgian club Cercle Brugge, it was announced on August 29, 2008, that Zimmerman was sold to the newly-promoted Austrian Bundesliga club Kapfenberger SV, where he signed a two-year deal. Zimmerman made his Austrian Bundesliga debut as a second half substitute in a losing effort to SK Austria Kärnten, and scored his first goal for KSV on November 22 against Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg.

Mainz 05

On 21 January 2010, he turned back to Germany who signed an amateur contract for FSV Mainz 05. He will also play in the reserve team.

SV Darmstadt 98

On 02 June 2011, it was announced that Zimmerman would be joining recently promoted 3rd Liga side SV Darmstadt.

International career

Zimmerman was a last-minute addition to the U.S. team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada following an injury to Johann Smith, but he did not see any playing time. He has since been called up to U-23 camps.

External links

• Profile at KSV
• Profile at Kicker.de
• Profile at US-Soccer