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John Tolkin

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American soccer player (born 2002)

John "JMi" Tolkin
Tolkin withHolstein Kiel in 2025
Personal information
Full nameJohn Michael Tolkin[1]
Date of birth (2002-07-31)July 31, 2002 (age 23)
Place of birthChatham, New Jersey, United States
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
PositionLeft-back
Team information
Current team
Holstein Kiel
Number47
Youth career
2015–2019New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2021New York Red Bulls II26(0)
2020–2024New York Red Bulls114(7)
2025–Holstein Kiel27(1)
International career‡
2018–2019United States U178(0)
2023–2024United States U2311(0)
2023–United States10(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of December 28, 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of November 18, 2025

John Michael Tolkin (born July 31, 2002), nicknamed "JMi", is an American professionalsoccer player who plays as aleft-back for2. Bundesliga clubHolstein Kiel and theUnited States national team. He competed for theUnited States at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3]

Club career

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Youth and early career (including New York Red Bulls II)

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Tolkin was raised inChatham Borough, New Jersey,[4] where he attendedChatham High School.[5] Tolkin joined theNew York Red Bulls Academy in 2015.[6] During the 2019USL Championship season he appeared forNew York Red Bulls II.[7] He made his professional debut on July 10, 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4–3 victory overBethlehem Steel. During the match, he recorded his first professional assist onTom Barlow's equalizer in the 82nd minute.[8]

New York Red Bulls

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After appearing forNew York Red Bulls II in 2019, Tolkin moved up to the club'sMLS roster on January 14, 2020.[9] Tolkin made his MLS debut on May 8, 2021, appearing as a substitute againstToronto FC in a 2–0 victory.[10] On May 29, 2021, Tolkin made his first start for the club in a 2–1 victory overOrlando City SC, earning praise for his play during the match.[11] Tolkin scored his first professional goal on August 18, 2021, in a 1–0 win against theColumbus Crew.[12]

On May 10, 2022, Tolkin scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 3–0 victory overDC United, helping his club advance to the round of 16 in the2022 U.S. Open Cup.[13] On August 18, 2022, Tolkin helped New York to a 2–1 victory overAtlanta United scoring the deciding goal.[14] On October 5, 2022, Tolkin signed a new contract with New York tying him to the club until 2027, with an option for 2028[15] On November 18, 2022, Tolkin was named New York Red Bulls Defender of the Year for the 2022 season.[16]

Tolkin (in black) playing in the2023 MLS All-Star Game againstArsenal in 2023

On August 20, 2023, Tolkin scored his first goal of the season for New York, an 88th-minute free kick, to help his club to a 1–0 victory over rival DC United.[17] On October 21, 2023, Tolkin scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to lead New York to a 1–0 victory overNashville SC. With this win the club qualified for theMLS Cup Playoffs for a record 14 straight seasons.[18] On October 25, 2023, Tolkin scored on a freekick and assisted on two other goals for New York in a 5–2 victory overCharlotte FC, helping his club advance to the first round of the2023 MLS Cup Playoffs.[19]

On 1 June 2024, Tolkin made his 100th league appearance for New York, a match in which he scored on a free kick in a 1–0 victory over Orlando City SC.[20] On 30 November 2024, Tolkin assisted Andrés Reyes on his headed set piece goal against Orlando City SC, sending the Red Bulls toMLS Cup 2024 in a 1–0 victory,[21] where they went on to lose 2-1 to theLA Galaxy.

Holstein Kiel

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On January 16, 2025, Tolkin transferred toBundesliga clubHolstein Kiel for atransfer fee of $3 million including a sell on fee.[22] A day after the signing, due to outcry from some fans, the club released a statement in which Tolkin distanced himself again from his controversial social media likes, maintaining they are incompatible with his personal values and that he respects all people.[23] Tolkin had previously liked social media posts mocking theLGBTQ community, critical of the response to theCOVID-19 pandemic, questioning the existence of gravity and theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attack and supportingflat Earth beliefs.[24][25] Tolkin had also previously apologized for the behavior in aCBS Golazo interview during the2024 Olympic games.[26]

Tolkin made his debut for Holstein Kiel, when he came on in the 79th-minute forDominik Javorček in a 2–2 draw withVfL Wolfsburg on January 24.[27][28]

Personal life

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Tolkin's uncle gave him the nickname "JMi" when he was young, and his teammates and family refer to him as "JMi".[29] He says he does not answer to "John".[30]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played August 30, 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II
2019USL130———130
2020120———120
202110———10
Total260———260
New York Red Bulls2020MLS—————
2021281——1[a]0291
202231151—1[a]0372
2023273204[b]03[a]1364
2024282——5[a]0332
Total114771401011359
Holstein Kiel2024–25Bundesliga110———110
2025–262. Bundesliga4111——52
Total151110000162
Career total1558824010117711
  1. ^abcdAppearance(s) inMLS Cup Playoffs
  2. ^Appearances inLeagues Cup

International

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As of match played November 18, 2025[31]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States202330
202410
202560
Total100

Honors

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Individual

References

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  1. ^"National team roster – 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals: USA"(PDF).CONCACAF. May 19, 2023. p. 8.Archived(PDF) from the original on May 19, 2023. RetrievedMay 19, 2023.
  2. ^"John Tolkin". New York Red Bulls. RetrievedAugust 22, 2022.
  3. ^"TOLKIN John".Paris 2024 Olympics. Archived fromthe original on October 7, 2024. (alternate link)
  4. ^Havsy, Jane."Chatham teen to represent U.S. in CONCACAF U-17 championship",Daily Record (Morristown), April 22, 2019. Accessed October 1, 2019. "John Tolkin of Chatham has been called in to the U.S. Soccer under-17 national team ahead of the CONCACAF U-17 Championship at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida."
  5. ^John Tolkin,TopDrawerSoccer.com. Accessed October 1, 2019. "High School: Chatham"
  6. ^"New York Red Bulls".nyrb.ussoccerda.com. Archived fromthe original on May 14, 2021. RetrievedOctober 1, 2019.
  7. ^"John Tolkin - uslchampionship.com".www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. ^"Match Recap: NYRB II Complete Three-Goal Comeback at Bethlehem".newyorkredbulls.com.
  9. ^"NYRB sign academy product John Tolkin".www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  10. ^"Red Bulls earn second shutout".www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  11. ^"Recap: New York Red Bulls 2, Orlando City SC 1".www.mlssoccer.com.
  12. ^"Recap: New York Red Bulls 1, Columbus Crew 0".www.mlssoccer.com.
  13. ^"Red Bulls Roll to 3–0 Victory, Advance to Open Cup Round of 16".www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  14. ^"TOLKIN SCORES LIFT RED BULLS PAST ATLANTA UNITED 2–1".www.foxsports.com.
  15. ^"New York Red Bulls Sign Chatham, N.J. Native John Tolkin to a New MLS Contract".
  16. ^"New York Red Bulls Announce 2022 Team Awards".newyorkredbulls.com. November 18, 2022. RetrievedNovember 23, 2022.
  17. ^"JMi's Free Kick Goal Secures Win vs. D.C."newyorkredbulls.com. August 20, 2023. RetrievedAugust 20, 2023.
  18. ^"'New Finish Line': Red Bulls Win When It Means The Most, Look To Start 'Real Season'".newyorkredbulls.com. October 21, 2023. RetrievedOctober 21, 2023.
  19. ^"New York Red Bulls make statement in Wild Card rout: "Not too bad, huh?"".mlssoccer.com. October 26, 2023. RetrievedOctober 26, 2023.
  20. ^"Tolkin Free Kick Powers Red Bulls to Three Points".newyorkredbulls.com. June 1, 2024. RetrievedJune 1, 2024.
  21. ^"Red Bulls Win, Advance to MLS Cup".New York Red Bulls.
  22. ^"Rekordtransfer perfekt: Kiel holt Tolkin aus den USA" [Record transfer perfect: Kiel sign Tolkin from the USA].Kicker (in German). January 16, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 16, 2025.
  23. ^"KSV-Stellungnahme zu Kritik an John Tolkin".Holstein Kiel (in German). January 17, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 19, 2025.
  24. ^Vertelney, Seth (January 17, 2025)."Tolkin regrets social media activity amid outcry from Holstein Kiel fans".Pro Soccer Wire. RetrievedJanuary 19, 2025.
  25. ^"US national team player John Tolkin says he has regrets over past social media activity".Associated Press. January 17, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 19, 2025.
  26. ^@CBSSportsGolazo (July 26, 2024)."NY Red Bulls and USYNT defender John Tolkin addresses the controversial social media posts he interacted with recently" (Tweet). RetrievedJanuary 19, 2025 – viaTwitter.
  27. ^"Wolfsburg vs. Holstein Kiel".Soccerway. January 24, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 4, 2025.
  28. ^"Holsten Kiel strikes late to grab point at Wolfsburg and end road losing streak".Associated Press. January 24, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 4, 2025.
  29. ^"New York Red Bulls - John Tolkin".Red Bull. February 28, 2024. RetrievedAugust 4, 2024.New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin—known professionally as JMi—has always wanted more from life.
  30. ^Davis, Noah (May 24, 2023)."John Tolkin's hair, impressive play are impossible to ignore".ESPN.com. ESPN. RetrievedJune 24, 2023.
  31. ^John Tolkin at National-Football-Teams.com
  32. ^"2023 MLS All-Star Team Roster".Major League Soccer. July 7, 2023. RetrievedJuly 17, 2023.

External links

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Holstein Kiel – current squad
United States squads
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