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Football Biography

Landon Donovan

“Captain America”

American · Los Altos, USA · Born 4 March 1982

Forward/Attacking Midfielder
163
goals
157
caps

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The greatest American footballer of his generation — MLS all-time top scorer and scorer of the most famous American goal in World Cup history.

The greatest American footballer of his generation — MLS all-time top scorer and scorer of the most famous American goal in World Cup history. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included MLS Cup 5x, MLS All-Time Scorer, World Cup Group Stage Goal vs Algeria 2010. Landon embodied the kind of complete athlete that football produces only rarely — technically accomplished, physically prepared and mentally equipped for the full demands of elite competition. Across a career marked by sustained excellence, Landon established a legacy that endures in the record books and in the lasting memory of football fans worldwide. Competing at the highest level in football over an extended period demands outstanding physical gifts and the mental resilience to overcome setbacks — something Landon Donovan demonstrated consistently throughout.

Best Known For

MLS Cup 5x

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • MLS Cup 5x
  • MLS All-Time Scorer
  • World Cup Group Stage Goal vs Algeria 2010
Career Journey

Timeline

1982 👶 Born in Los Altos, USA
2016 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Bayer Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy, Bayern Munich
🏆 MLS Cup 5x
🏆 MLS All-Time Scorer
🏆 World Cup Group Stage Goal vs Algeria 2010
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Landon Donovan

Landon Donovan scored 163 career goals.

Landon Donovan earned 157 international caps.

Landon Donovan was born in 1982.

Landon Donovan is American.

Landon Donovan played for: Bayer Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy, Bayern Munich, Everton.

Career Timeline — Landon Donovan
1982
Born in Los Altos, USA
2016
Retired from professional sport
Bayer Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy, Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy, Bayern Munich
MLS Cup 5x
MLS All-Time Scorer
World Cup Group Stage Goal vs Algeria 2010