Jeff Cunningham
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jeff Cunningham |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 21, 1976(1976-08-21) |
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Jamaica |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Jeff Cunningham Biography
| Name | Jeff Cunningham |
| Birthday | Aug 21 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Place Of Birth | Jamaica |
| Birth Country | Jamaica |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Jocelyn Cunningham |
Jeff Cunningham is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 21, 1976 in Jamaica, Jamaica. Soccer forward from Jamaica who became one of the top goal-scorers in Major League Soccer history. He was the winner of the MLS Golden Boot in 2006 and 2009.
He was traded from Real Salt Lake to Toronto FC in exchange for American player Alecko Eskandarian in 2008.
Cunningham was born in Jamaica, but moved to Crystal River, Florida at the age of fourteen. He played college soccer at the University of South Florida from 1994 to 1997. As a sophomore and a junior, Cunningham was named first-team All-Conference USA, and as a senior he was named Conference USA Player of the Year. He finished his career at USF with forty-one goals and thirty-six assists.
Upon graduating, Cunningham was selected ninth overall in the 1998 MLS College Draft by the Columbus Crew. As a rookie, he played in twenty-five games, mostly as a substitute, and tied the rookie record for goals (since broken by Damani Ralph) with eight. Cunningham became a starter in 1999 and held that role for several years. In 182 games for Columbus, he scored sixty-two goals and notched forty-three assists. He was named to the MLS Best XI in 2002, after scoring sixteen goals and adding five assists. After a disappointing 2004 season Cunningham was traded to Colorado Rapids for a first-round 2006 MLS SuperDraft pick. He left the Crew tied with Brian McBride for the all-time team lead in goals.
His first child, Mikayla, was born in September 2008.
Jeff Cunningham Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jeff Cunningham is one of the richest Soccer Player from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Cunningham 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was the Conference USA Player of the Year while at the University of South Florida.
In 2006 he posted 16 goals and 11 assists with Real Salt Lake, both franchise records for a single season.
Jeff Cunningham (born August 21, 1976) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward. He is Major League Soccer’s third-all- time leader in regular-season goals scored with 134.
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Who is Jeff Cunningham Dating?
According to our records, Jeff Cunningham married to Jocelyn Cunningham. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Cunningham’s is not dating anyone.
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On May 22, 2007, Cunningham was dealt to Toronto FC in exchange for Alecko Eskandarian and a first-round draft pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. In Toronto, he wore the number 96 to represent the 96 MLS goals he had scored after the conclusion of his first season with Toronto FC.
Facts & Trivia
Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Jeff Cunningham celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.
On August 8, 2008, Cunningham was traded to FC Dallas in exchange for a third- round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. He scored in his first match with FC Dallas on August 16, 2008 in a 2–1 loss to the Columbus Crew. It was Cunningham’s 100th goal in MLS. Jeff played in 11 games with FC Dallas during the 2008 season scoring 5 goals.
Top Facts about Jeff Cunningham
- Jeff Cunningham is a retired American soccer player.
- He was born on August 21, 1976 in Jamaica.
- Cunningham played as a forward for several MLS teams.
- He scored 134 goals in his MLS career.
- Cunningham won the MLS Golden Boot twice (2006, 2009).
- He also played for the US national team.
- Cunningham made 14 appearances and scored one goal for the USMNT.
- His last professional club was Comunicaciones FC in Guatemala.
- Cunningham currently works as a youth coach and commentator.
- He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2020.