Eddie Gaven

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eddie Gaven
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 25, 1986(1986-10-25)
Age	38
Birthplace	Hamilton
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Scorpio

Eddie Gaven Biography

Eddie Gaven is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on October 25, 1986 in Hamilton, New Jersey, United States. American midfielder who began his MLS career with the MetroStars in 2003. He spent two years with the team before beginning his seven-year stint with the Columbus Crew.

He was teammates with Aaron Schoenfeld on the Columbus Crew from 2012 to 2013.

Gaven became (at the time, since passed by Freddy Adu) the youngest player to sign with MLS. At the age of 16 years and two months, Gaven was drafted by the MetroStars with the twelfth overall pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft. He became the youngest player in team history on his debut on June 14, 2003 against Chicago and became the youngest player in team history to score a goal, which he did in just his second game, against D.C. United on July 5. With the game tied at two, Metro coach Bob Bradley used a loophole in MLS’s substitution rules, which allowed a fourth substitution in a game but only for a goalkeeper. Bradley first exchanged the playing positions of Metro goalie Tim Howard and midfielder Mark Lisi, then substituted Gaven into goal for Lisi as the fourth “goalkeeper only” sub. After only 10 seconds of play, the ball went out of play and Gaven and Howard switched places, with Gaven moving to midfield and Howard back into goal. Gaven then went on to score the game- winner in overtime. In the process, Gaven became the youngest goalkeeper in MLS history. The goalkeeper fourth-substitution rule was eliminated after the season, largely due to the outcry following Gaven’s goal.

Gaven played every minute for the U.S. in the 2003 Under-17 World Championship in Finland. He then became the youngest player (17 years 104 days) in CONCACAF history to appear in an Olympic qualifier when he played for the U.S. Under-23 team in a 2-0 victory over Canada on February 5, 2004. He then became the fourth youngest player in US history to get his a senior cap, doing so in a 1-1 against Poland on July 11, 2004.

He was born to Ed and Janet Gaven.

Eddie Gaven Net Worth

Eddie Gaven is one of the richest Soccer Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eddie Gaven 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played for the United States U17 team in 2003.

He was a member of the MLS Cup winning Columbus Crew team in 2008.

Eddie Gaven (born October 25, 1986) is a retired American soccer player who played 11 seasons in Major League Soccer, primarily with the Columbus Crew. In July 2012, Gaven became the youngest player to play in 250 MLS matches at 25 years and 257 days old.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Eddie Gaven height 6 ft 0 in Eddie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eddie Gaven Dating?

According to our records, Eddie Gaven married to Paula Gaven. As of December 1, 2023, Eddie Gaven’s is not dating anyone.

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Gaven signed a contract extension for two years plus option years with Columbus on November 14, 2011.

Facts & Trivia

Eddie Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eddie Gaven celebrates birthday on October 25 of every year.

Gaven missed most of the 2013 season after an injury suffered during a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match. He retired following the 2013 season.

Why did Eddie Gaven retire?

He wanted to pursue some other things that he felt were important.” Perhaps it was the recovery process from a torn ACL earlier that year that inspired the seemingly abrupt decision. Or was it just the enactment of a long-term plan? Gaven’s devout Catholicism was likely a factor.

Who is the youngest player of Columbus Crew?

Gaven became the youngest player in team history and second youngest in MLS history at 16 years, 253 days to score a goal with his game-winner in extra time at D.C. United on July 5.

How old is Aidan Morris?

20 years (November 16, 2001)