Date of Birth: March 4, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Landon Timothy Donovan is a retired American professional soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest American soccer players of all time. Born on March 4, 1982, in Ontario, California, Donovan began his career at a young age, showcasing immense talent and potential. He played for several clubs during his career, most notably for the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS), where he became a legend. Donovan also had stints in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, and in England with Everton. Donovan’s international career with the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) was equally illustrious. He earned 157 caps and scored 57 goals, becoming the all-time leader in goals and assists for the USMNT. His performances in the 2002, 2006, and 2010 FIFA World Cups left a lasting impact on American soccer, especially his memorable last-minute goal against Algeria in 2010, which secured the US’s advancement to the knockout stages. After retiring from professional soccer, Donovan remained involved in the sport as a coach, commentator, and executive. He served as the head coach and executive vice president of soccer operations for the San Diego Loyal SC in the USL Championship.
5 Interesting Facts about Landon Donovan
1. Landon Donovan is the only player to have won the MLS MVP award twice.
2. He is the all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 145 goals, a record he held until 2020.
3. Donovan was named the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year on four occasions (2003, 2004, 2009, 2010).
4. He has been inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
5. Donovan has a successful second career as a soccer broadcaster and analyst, providing expert commentary for various networks.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Landon Donovan
1. “It’s not about the money or the fame; it’s about making a difference in people’s lives.”
2. “The joy of playing soccer is what keeps me going.”
3. “I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.”
4. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.”
5. “I just want to be remembered as someone who gave everything he had for the game.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Landon Donovan achieved a net worth of approximately $14 million.
Children
Landon Donovan has two children: Talon Bartell Donovan, born in 2012, and Slate Bartell Donovan, born in 2014, from his marriage to Hannah Bartell.
Relevant Links
1. [Landon Donovan’s Profile on US Soccer](https://www.ussoccer.com/players/d/landon-donovan
2. [Landon Donovan on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landon_Donovan
3. [Landon Donovan’s Stats on MLS](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/landon-donovan/stats/
5. [San Diego Loyal SC Official Website](https://www.sdloyal.com/
