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Football Biography

Landon Donovan

American · Born 1982

USAMLS Legend2010 World Cup
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.

Landon Donovan is the greatest American footballer of his generation and the all-time leading scorer in MLS history. His goal against Algeria in the final minute of the group stage at the 2010 World Cup — which sent the USA through to the knockout rounds — is the most celebrated goal in American football history. He won five MLS Cup titles.

His last-minute goal against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup, watched by millions of Americans, is credited with significantly boosting the sport's popularity in the USA.

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Career Honours

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