Biography
Who is Jozy Altidore?
Early life and background
Josmer Volmy Altidore was born on November 6, 1989, in Livingston, New Jersey. He grew up primarily in Boca Raton, Florida, as the youngest child of two immigrants from Haiti. During his youth, he developed his skills playing for several South Florida clubs, including Sunrise S.C., Schulz Academy, and the Boca Raton Juniors Soccer Club.
He spent time training with the United States under-17 national team at the IMG Academy located in Bradenton. Jozy was recognized for his talent early on when he was selected as the Parade All American Boys Player of the Year in 2006. His early years in Florida helped shape his path toward a professional sports career.
Professional club career
Jozy Altidore entered professional soccer in 2006 after being drafted seventeenth overall in the MLS SuperDraft by the MetroStars, which later became the New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut as a substitute against D.C. United in August 2006. Later that year, he became the youngest player to score in an MLS playoff match, achieving this feat at 16 years and 337 days old.
In 2008, he moved to the Spanish club Villarreal CF for a transfer fee of approximately $10 million. This move made him the most expensive MLS player at that time. While with Villarreal, he spent time on loan at Xerez C.D. In Spain, Hull City A.F.C. In England, and Bursaspor in Turkey. He also played for the Dutch side AZ in the Netherlands starting in 2011, where he scored 22 goals during his first season across all competitions.
International soccer career
Jozy Altidore represented the United States in many different international competitions throughout his career. He played for the U-17 team during the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship and the U-20 team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He also competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics as part of the U-23 squad.
His senior national team debut occurred in 2007, and he eventually earned more than 110 caps for his country. He participated in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. Also, he played in several CONCACAF Gold Cups, specifically the tournaments held in 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019, as well as the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Personal life and details
Jozy Altidore is married to Sloane Stephens. He stands at a height of 185 cm. His professional path has seen him move between several different countries, including the United States, Spain, England, Turkey, and the Netherlands.
Born in Livingston, his roots are connected to both the United States and Haiti. He was raised within the Jehovah's Witness faith during his upbringing in Florida. His professional career spanned multiple leagues and high-level international tournaments.
Birthday and age
Jozy Altidore was born on November 6, 1989, which makes Jozy 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jozy shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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