Dema Kovalenko
- January 9, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dema Kovalenko |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 28, 1977(1977-08-28) |
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Kyiv |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Dema Kovalenko Biography
| Name | Dema Kovalenko |
| Birthday | Aug 28 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place Of Birth | Kyiv |
| Birth Country | Ukraine |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Dema Kovalenko is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 28, 1977 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Born in Kiev, Ukraine SSR, Soviet Union, Kovalenko emigrated to the United States in 1992. He graduated from Greece Arcadia High School in Rochester, New York in 1996, and played three years of college soccer at Indiana University from 1996 to 1998, where he helped the Hoosiers win a national championship in 1998, and was named an NCAA first team All-American in the same year. Was long known in college for his powerful headers, which often left opponents stunned and unable to react to deflections from the goalkeeper or posts. Kovalenko often attributed this to his well developed neck muscles that he said were created from doing hundreds of sets of Ukrainian neck-snaps daily prior to his soccer training.
He spent the majority of his playing career in the United States after moving there in 1992, most notably for Chicago Fire and D.C. United. His DC team won the MLS Cup in 2004. He retired from the game in February 2011 after being released by Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the 2010 season. He now coaches for Oakbrook soccer club in Illinois
Dema Kovalenko Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dema Kovalenko is one of the richest Football Player from Ukraine. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dema Kovalenko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Dmytro “Dema” Kovalenko (Ukrainian: Дмитро (Діма) Коваленко ; born 28 August 1977) is an American former footballer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5′ 8″ |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
Dema Kovalenko height 5′ 8″ Dennis weight 152 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Dema Kovalenko Dating?
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On 3 December 2010, LA Galaxy announced Kovalenko’s contract would not be renewed for the 2011 MLS season. Kovalenko elected to participate in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft and became a Major League Soccer free agent when he was not selected by any club.
Facts & Trivia
Dennis Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ukraine. Dema Kovalenko celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.
Top Facts about Dema Kovalenko
- Dema Kovalenko is a retired American soccer player.
- He was born on August 28, 1977 in Kiev, Ukraine.
- Kovalenko played for several MLS teams including the Chicago Fire and D.C. United.
- He won four MLS Cups during his career.
- Kovalenko also played for the Ukrainian national team.
- He scored 23 goals and had 39 assists in his MLS career.
- Kovalenko was known for his tough tackling and aggressive playstyle.
- He retired from professional soccer in 2010 after playing for over a decade.
- Kovalenko currently works as an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy II team.
- His nickname was “The Ukranian Pitbull” due to his tenacity on the field.