Walker Zimmerman Biography – Nashville SC Center-Back

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Walker Zimmerman Bio

Walker Zimmerman started playing soccer at the age of nine. Image Source: Walker Zimmerman's Instagram.

Walker Zimmerman is a professional soccer player who currently plays for the Major League Soccer side Nashville SC and the United States Men’s National Team. Zimmerman has been a popular name among the Americans as he is the prime candidate to start as the main center-back in the upcoming 2022 World Cup. However, he has only played twenty-eight games for the USMNT and has bagged three goals.

With the World Cup just around the horizon, people are excited to know about one of the USA’s most exciting prospects. However, many still don’t know much about Zimmerman’s personal details. So, let’s discuss more about Walker Zimmerman’s net worth, career, and family in this article.

Walker’s Family Had Faith In Him

Walker Dwain Zimmerman was born to American parents Becky Zimmerman and David Zimmerman on May 19, 1993. Raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia, his parents have been very supportive of his decision to pursue a career in soccer. Walker Zimmerman’s mother drove him to training sessions and helped in workouts, while his dad was a pastor at Atkinson Road Baptist Church.

The soccer player also has two older siblings, Dawson Zimmerman and Carter Zimmerman. Little is known about Carter, but Dawson is an athlete himself. On November 15, 1989, Dawson was born and is currently associated with Clemson Tigers Football Team. He played as a punter for the NCAA Division I side.

Walker Zimmerman's Parents
Walker Zimmerman’s parents have supported him immensely in his career. Image Source: Walker Zimmerman’s Instagram.

Walker was always interested in soccer from a young age, while his brothers played football. His talents were soon recognized by the then technical director of the Gwinnett Soccer Academy, Campbell Chapman, when he saw Zimmerman showcase an intense performance in the GSA South Complex, Georgia. Chapman then approached the player’s parents to suggest he play for the U-10 Academy team. He also played for Brookwood High School.

Coming from a Christian family, Walker was lucky to have a family full of athletes. His maternal grandfather, Jimmy Long, was a football player from 1951 to 1954, while his great grandfather, Howell Long, played in the late 1920s. Both were the captains of their teams.

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Walker Zimmerman Net Worth And Career

The American athlete has been playing soccer since he was nine. Later, he would go on to play over 200 matches for three MLS clubs to date. Having been a consistent starter for all three teams- FC Dallas, Los Angeles FC, and Nashville SC, Walker has made quite a name for himself and amassed a massive sum of wealth. Hence, Walker Zimmerman’s net worth must be immense.

After spending five seasons with Dallas, Walker was traded by the team on December 10, 2017, to a new expansion team Los Angeles for $250,000 in General Allocation Money and an extra $250,000 in Targeted Allocation Money. He also worked as an assistant coach for the UCLA Bruins Men’s Soccer Program when he was only 26.

Here are some of Walker Zimmerman’s stats:

Competition Appearances Goals Assists
MLS 199 19 6
MLS Cup Playoffs 14 1
US Open Cup 17 1
USLC 9 1
CONCACAF Champions League 5

Table Source: Transfermarkt 

In 2020 after two successful seasons, Zimmerman was traded by another expansion club Nashville SC in exchange for $1.25 million in General Allocation Money. Not just that, Zimmerman became the first player ever to score in Nashville SC’s history on February 29, 2020. Nashville is also reported to sign USA’s Shaq Moore. Walker also competes with Aaron Long, Antonee Robinson, and Miles Robinson.

According to Broadway Sports Media, the US national athlete is the third-highest earner in the Nashville team. Walker signed a contract extension with Nashville till 2025, which will see him earn $2.5 million yearly, potentially making him the highest-paid defender in the league.

Thus, Walker Zimmerman’s net worth must be a considerable sum.

Happily Married; Has A Son

With his vast popularity, Walker’s personal life is a subject of talk among the fans. Not just in the soccer world, people are eager to know the ins and outs of his life. So, let’s learn more about Walker Zimmerman’s wife.

Well, the center-back married his beautiful spouse Sally Zimmerman in December 2021. The couple might have dated for a few years before getting hitched. In addition, Walker Zimmerman’s spouse hasn’t revealed much about her career, but her IG bio leads to the official site of the beauty counter. So, she might be involved in that brand.

Sally appears to be supportive of her husband and was delighted after MLS had approved his new designated player contract of $10 million guaranteed over four years.

Likewise, the pair have welcomed their first baby, Tucker James Zimmerman. Walker Zimmerman’s son was born on June 22, 2021. He often takes his child to his soccer matches and shares his adorable photos.

 

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The soccer player seems to be living a brilliant life with such a grand status. Let’s hope he and his family can stay happy and enjoy life with each other.

Trivia And Facts

  • Walker won back-to-back MLS Defender of the Year awards.
  • He has 36.4K followers on Instagram and 11.1K on Twitter.
  • He has never played in Europe.
  • Zimmerman’s US jersey number is 3.