Landon Donovan Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Wiki and Career Details

Landon Timothy Donovan is a retired American soccer player who has been known since his childhood. He took the position of a forward player in various Major League Soccer and United States National Team. He has won many awards from his professional career.

In the 2010 world cup, he was the highest-scoring male American player with three goals. He is currently the manager, co-founder and vice president of USL Championship of San Diego Loyal SC. Below are more facts about Landon DONOVAN which you might want to know.

Well, how well do you know about Landon Donovan? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Landon Donovan’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Landon Donovan to date.

Biography and Early Life

Landon Donovan was born on 4^th March 1982 in Ontario, California. His parents were Tim Donovan and Donna Kenney. His mother worked as a special education teacher while his father was into soccer-playing ice hockey.

He has a twin sister by the name Tristan and also an older brother who he has not disclosed his name. Together with his siblings, they were brought up in Redlands in California. At a very young age, he used to play soccer with his brother, and when he was six years, he joined a league and was able to score seven goals in his first match.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Landon Donovan in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Landon Donovan’s age is 42 years old as of today’s date 23rd April 2024 having been born on 4 March 1982. Though, he is 5′ 8″ in feet and inches and 173 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 155 lbs in Pound and 70kg in Kilograms.

Education

Donovan attended school just like any other child and gained his high school education from Redlands East Valley High School. It is not clear if Donovan received a college education as he seems to be much focussed with soccer. He joined U.S. Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program and later IMG Academy to improve his soccer skills. He was also a member of the U.S. Soccer Youth residency program and was later named player of the tournament for taking part in United States under-17 squad.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Donovan married his first wife, Bianca Kajlich, an actress in 2006. Their marriage did not last for long as they separated in 2009, and he filed for divorce in 2010. He married his second wife, Hannah Bartell in May 2015 and in January 2016, they welcomed their first son Talon. They have another son named Slate Bartell. He has publicly said that he was dealing with depression which made him criticize the professional sports world for the way they approached mental health issues.

Donovan was residing in Manhattan Beach in California after he joined Galaxy. He is one of the lucky guys who appeared on North American covers of FIFA 11and FIFA 12. In 2020, he was one of the contestants on the game show Game On.

Is Landon Donovan Gay?

As stated above, Donovan has a straight sexual orientation. He is a family guy with a wife and a child. This is a clear indication that he is not gay.

Professional Career

Donovan’s professional career began in 1999 when he signed a six years contract with German Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen. Donovan was later loaned by San Jose Earthquakes for 2001 season. He returned to Bayer Leverkusen in 2005 but later requested to leave the club.

He signed another multi-year contract with LA Galaxy becoming the highest-paid player in America. He took a break from LA Galaxy in October 2012 saying he had physical and mental exhaustion. He returned back to LA Galaxy on 25^th March 2013. Donovan announced his retirement by the end of 2014 Major League Soccer season on 7^th August 2016.

He returned back from his retirement to LA Galaxy on 8^th September 2016 after the club sustained some injuries in the previous season. He signed another contract with Liga MX team Club Leon on 12^th January 2018 and in January 2019 he signed another contract with San Diego Sockers in Major Arena Soccer League.

Landon Donovan has scored various international goals and also participated in many world cups.

Awards

Donovan has gained a great reputation in his career and named a prolific sticker in the various clubs he has been playing with in the world. He is also considered among the greatest American players of all time. He also holds a number of individual record in Major League Soccer (MLSs).

His outstanding performance also made the Major League Soccer MVP Award rename it to the Landon Donovan MVP Award in his honour. He is a winner of U.S. Soccer Athlete of the year for four times consecutively and seven times Honda Player of the Year award. He received Best Young Player Award in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Landon Donovan in 2024

As of 2024, Donovan has an estimated net worth of $16 million. He has acquired this huge amount of income from his professional career of playing soccer. His estimated salary is about $4 million. He is currently serving as the manager, co-founder and vice president of San Diego Loyal SC also has contributed to his total earnings.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

1. Donovan can speak fluent Spanish having learnt it from school and while growing in California and also German as he spent some time in Germany
2. He declared himself ‘’Evertonian for life’’ after playing for Everton in two brief stints becoming fan favourite.

Landon Donovan has become a very successful man from his career. Having started his career path at a very young age helped him to gain fame and recognition in the whole world. Although he has retired from playing soccer, he remains a legend in the field of soccer and is a role model to many.