Landon Donovan

United States · Right winger (Attacking midfielder, Second striker, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2002-2012

Fast, intelligent attacker and decisive finisher, the icon of US soccer

Nicknames Landycakes

78.6OVR#293 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“On the field, he just adds a dimension and quality you can't replace.”
— Chris Klein, LA Galaxy teammate · 2010 · source

Category averages

  • Speed84.8
  • Shooting71.8
  • Passing79.1
  • Ball Control79.3
  • Movement81.2
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill40.0
  • Physical71.3
  • Mental82.7
  • Career82.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration88
  2. Big-Game Temperament88
  3. Top Speed86
  4. Runs in Behind86
  5. Consistency86
  6. Longevity86
  7. Durability86
  8. Knock-on & Run85
  9. Loyalty85
  10. Top Speed with Ball84

All 64 attributes

Speed 84.8

  • Top Speed86
  • Acceleration88
  • Dribbling Speed82
  • Top Speed with Ball84
  • Knock-on & Run85
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 71.8

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys72
  • Curve74
  • Penalties84
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 79.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 79.3

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 81.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 40.0

  • Defensive Positioning54
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions42
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 71.3

  • Strength58
  • Stamina84
  • Agility84
  • Balance80
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression64

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 82.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements71
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
4 March 1982
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1999–2018
Prime
2002-2012

Club career

  • 1999–2005 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2001–2004 San Jose Earthquakes (loan)
  • 2005–2016 LA Galaxy
  • 2009–2009 Bayern Munich (loan)
  • 2010–2010 Everton (loan)
  • 2012–2012 Everton (loan)
  • 2018–2018 León

Honours

Continental title 4

2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup

League title · Major League Soccer San Jose Earthquakes 2

2001, 2003

League title · Major League Soccer LA Galaxy 4

2005, 2011, 2012, 2014

World Cup Best Young Player 1

2002

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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