THE WALKER ZIMMERMAN STORY

   DEFENDER   

LOG LINE

The college soccer star Walker Zimmerman faces loneliness and injuries after drafted to the FC Dallas, he wrestles with his faith and identity, both on and off the field.

WALKER ZIMMERMAN

Walker Zimmerman, born May 19, 1993, is a top U.S. soccer defender known for his leadership, aerial dominance, and game-reading ability. A key player for the U.S. Men's National Team and MLS, he's earned honors like MLS Defender of the Year while excelling both on and off the field.

THEME SONG

Our theme song is Jeremy Camp's song “My Defender”. This song has a similar theme to the movie. In the movie “Defender” it becomes clear that Jesus is our Defender and we can not defend ourselves. As it says in the bridge “We are saved by the blood of Jesus” not by our own works.

KEY CHARACTERS

WALKER ZIMMERMAN

The main character and subject of the movie is of course Walker Zimmerman (1993).

Óscar Pareja

Óscar Pareja was the coach who rejected Zimmerman in the draft, but then took over the team just one year after Zimmerman came to Dallas.

CODY

Cody is a defenseman 2 years older than Zimmerman and his “big brother” in college. He has a drug problem but is a committed Christian.

 FAQs

  • The film will be shot in the summer of 2025 and released for the 2026 World Cup (USA).

  • The movie is expected to be filmed in 3 states, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

  • The company behind “Defender” is Lifelong Inc. and the owners behind the company are the Wesely family.

  • We are aiming for a theatrical release, but the film will definitely be available on all major streaming services.