Nathaniel George Payos Burkey (born 7 January 1985) is a Filipino 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 has since been playing as a forward at the senior club level and the national team. 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. 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. International goals Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first. Coaching career Philippines In May 2022, Burkey was appointed by Philippines national team coach Thomas Dooley to be his assistant coach in the third round of 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Honors Club Kaya United Football League: Runner-up 2012 PFF National Men's Club Championship : Third place 2013 References External links 1985 births Living people Sportspeople from Alexandria, Virginia Soccer players from Washington, D.C. Citizens of the Philippines through descent American sportspeople of Filipino descent American soccer players Filipino footballers Filipino expatriate footballers Philippines international footballers Association football midfielders Association football forwards VCU Rams men's soccer players Virginia Commonwealth University alumni Kaya F.C. players Ceres–Negros F.C. players Davao Aguilas F.C. players Louisburg Hurricanes men's soccer players T. C. Williams High School alumni