American · San Mateo, California · Born 3 August 1977American NFL quarterback widely considered the greatest of all time, seven-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP with legendary longevity.
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born in San Mateo, California in 1977. Selected 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, he became the most decorated quarterback in NFL history. He won seven Super Bowl championships: six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 — the only player to win the Super Bowl with two different franchises. He was named Super Bowl MVP five times. He holds NFL records for career passing yards (89,214), touchdowns (649) and completions. He was the NFL MVP three times. He engineered the greatest Super Bowl comeback ever — overcoming 28-3 against Atlanta in Super Bowl LI. His partnership with coach Bill Belichick at New England produced six titles in 20 seasons — the most successful dynasty in NFL history. He retired in February 2023.
Seven Super Bowl victories, remarkable longevity playing until age 45, greatest quarterback of all time
How They Played
Cerebral pocket passer with exceptional accuracy, clutch performance, and unmatched football IQ
Lasting Impact
Transformed from overlooked draft pick to GOAT, revolutionized quarterback longevity and championship success
Career Honours
- Super Bowl Champion 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017, 2019 (Patriots), 2021 (Tampa Bay)
- Super Bowl MVP 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2021
- NFL MVP 2007, 2010, 2017
- Pro Bowl 15x
- All-Pro 3x
- NFL all-time passing yards record (89,214)
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 2000–2019 | 285 | #12 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2020–2022 | 184 | #12 |
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