Landon Donovan: Captain America of soccer’

Last update 14 May, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

Landon Donovan It is an idol in the not so young ‘soccer’ American. Not in vain, It became at the beginning of the second decade of the 2000, the most wanted player in Google. Neither Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo in his ‘Prime’, The American player is the footballer whose name appeared during that time more times in the search bar of the computer giant.

You can think that the two world cracks already knew almost everything and it was not necessary to look for them on Google to know their day to day or that the Americans, They have always been assiduous to find information about their countrymen. The truth is that the fact is there but, Do you know landon donovan?, Do you know who it was? Well, keep reading.

Landon Donovan: Captain America

He Captain America, as they nicknamed a Landon Donovan, was born in California a 4 March 1981. Graduated from an American Soccer Federation program, something very made in the USA, where he excelled. He stood out in the World Sub 17 in 1999 And quickly caught the attention of the Bundesliga, A tournament that always puts his eyes on the soccer.

Bayern Leverkusen signed him very young but did not make it into the German team and returned to the US. There they began their round trips between Europe and the United States..

He practically spent his entire career at the Galaxy but during stages he went to play Europe, we explain ourselves. Belonging to the Galaxy, He went to play on large teams like Bayern Munich and Everton for two different stages, 2009 y 2012.

Yes well in Germany it was not as you would like, in England if he stood out, becoming appointed Player of the Month of the Premier. The explanation for these comings and goings between the two continents is due to the fact that the season in the USA, It comprises between months different from those of the European leagues therefore, in periods of inactivity due to the MLS break, Donovan, He went out to play on loan in Europe. With this same formula, David Beckham, He went out twice to play for Milan.

Professional football withdrawal and for surprise to the courts (2 times)

In 2014, after not being included by Klinsmann among those summoned for the World Cup in Brazil of 2014, Landon Donovan announced his withdrawal from professional football. However, against all odds, He announced his return 2 years later in 2016. The most famous player who has given the football in North America decided to return to the galaxy, Your usual club. At the end of that same year, He retired again.

But it wasn't the only time he retired and returned. In 2018 returned again after others 2 unemployed years. This time with 37 years to play at the Mexican Club of León. He played a tournament and retired. But be careful that the bug stied and he did it again. He returned a third time but this time to play something called ‘Fast football’ and known as the Major Arena Soccer League (Mash). It was no longer the professional football that we all know but still returned.

The best football player in the US history?

Talented player with a scoring nose, The American midfielder played three World Cups (2002, 2006 y 2010) where he marked 5 goals. Besides, He won four Concacaf Gold Cups, He played some breath (Sidney 2000) and two Confederations Cups (2003 y 2009).

By himself little, is he Maximum scorer in the history of the United States and received the award to Best US Football Player in seven times. . It is certainly one of The best soccer players the history of the United States And also as we said at the beginning, The footballer who monopolizes more searches on Google. Captain America is undoubtedly an institution in his country.