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.
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 |
| — | — | 157 | 57 | — |