American · Los Altos, USA · Born 4 March 1982The greatest American footballer of his generation — MLS all-time top scorer and scorer of the most famous American goal in World Cup history.
Landon Donovan is widely regarded as the greatest player in United States men's soccer history, winning six MLS Cups and remaining the league's all-time leading scorer for years after his retirement. His stoppage-time winner against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup, sending the USA through to the knockout stages, is one of the most iconic goals in American soccer history, and he won four CONCACAF Gold Cups across a national team career spanning over a decade.
Most capped player and all-time leading scorer for US Men's National Team
How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with exceptional pace, crossing ability, and clutch goal-scoring in big moments
Lasting Impact
Considered the greatest American soccer player of all time, revolutionized MLS and inspired a generation of American players
Career Honours
- MLS Cup 5x
- MLS All-Time Scorer
- World Cup Group Stage Goal vs Algeria 2010
- MLS Cup 2001
- MLS Cup 2003
- MLS Cup 2005
- MLS Cup 2011
- MLS Cup 2012
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2002
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2005
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2013
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 2010–2010 | loan | 13 | 2 | — |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 1999–2005 | — | 9 | 1 | #10 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 2001–2004 | — | 87 | 32 | #10 |
| LA Galaxy | 2005–2014 | — | 315 | 145 | #10 |
| Bayern Munich | 2009–2009 | — | 6 | 59 | #10 |
 USA | — | — | 157 | 57 | — |
American Athletes