Landon Timothy Donovan (born March 4, 1982) is a retired professional soccer player. His career spanned 16 years and he played over 500 total games in Major League Soccer for the San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy, in Germany for Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, and in England for Everton FC. He also appeared 157 times for the US Men's National Team in addition to playing for the U-17, U-20, and Olympic National Teams. Landon is the all-time leader in goals and assists for the US Men's National Team as well as the all-time leader in goals and assists in Major League Soccer. He participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and played in 3 World Cups. He is a 6-time MLS Cup Champion and considered the best soccer player America has ever produced.
Off the field, Landon enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Hannah, his family, and his dogs. Landon is also very involved in the community, working closely with the LA Galaxy Foundation on its educational, health, and soccer based initiatives and programs. Through the foundation, Landon has visited Children’s Hospital Los Angeles numerous times, served Thanksgiving meals to children and families in need, and participated in holiday gift giveaways for underprivileged children. Separate from his work with the LA Galaxy Foundation, Landon has participated in countless charitable endeavors. He lent his name and his voice to the United Against Malaria Campaign to raise global awareness and renew worldwide commitment to ending malaria, as well as increase the use of prevention tools and malaria treatment in Africa. Landon participated in the popular television show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” filming a special message of support and encouragement to a family whose living conditions had caused their health to dramatically deteriorate. Landon has also served as a spokesperson for Kids 4 Kids, a charity that supports the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Finally, Landon works extremely closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and, to date, has granted more than a dozen wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
International Statistics:
| 2000 - 2014 | United States | 157 Appearances | 57 Goals | 57 Assists |
International Accomplishments:
- US All-Time Leading Goal Scorer
- US All-Time Assists Leader
- Honda Player of the Decade
- 7-Time Honda Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010)
- 4-Time US Soccer Player of the Year (2003, 2004, 2009 & 2010)
- 4-Time CONCACAF Gold Cup Champion (2002, 2005, 2007 & 2013)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup MVP (2013)
- 4-Time CONCACAF Gold Cup Best Eleven (2002, 2003, 2005 & 2013)
- FIFA World Cup Best Young Player of the Tournament (2002)
Club Statistics:
| 2000 - 2014 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 247 appearances | 112 goals | 107 assists |
| 2012 | Everton (loan) | 7 appearances | 3 assists | |
| 2010 | Everton (loan) | 10 appearances | 2 goals | 3 assists |
| 2009 | Bayern Munich (loan) | 7 appearances | ||
| 2004 - 2005 | Bayer Leverkusen | 9 appearances | ||
| 2001 - 2004 | San Jose Earthquakes | 87 appearances | 32 goals | 29 assists |
| 1999 | Bayer Leverkusen | 7 appearances | ||
| TOTAL | 374 appearances | 146 goals | 142 assists |
Club Accomplishments:
- 6-Time MLS Cup Champion (2001, 2003, 2005, 2011, 2012 & 2014)
- MLS All-Time Leading Goal Scorer
- MLS All-Time Assists Leader
- MLS All-Time Best Eleven
- Major League Soccer MVP (2009)
- 7-Time MLS Best Eleven (2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2014)
- 14-Time MLS All-Star (2001-2014)
- MLS Golden Boot (2008)
- 2-Time MLS Supporters’ Shield Winner (2010 & 2011)
- 2-Time MLS Cup MVP (2003 & 2011)
- 2-Time MLS All-Star Game MVP (2001 & 2014)
- US Open Cup Champion (2005)
- MLS Goal of the Year (2009)
- 2-Time Everton Player of the Month (January 2010 & January 2012)
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