Biography
Who is Tim Howard?
Early life and education
Timothy Matthew Howard was born in North Brunswick, New Jersey. His parents were Matthew Howard and Esther Howard. The couple divorced when the boy was three years old. He lived with his mother afterwards. During his school years, he faced personal challenges, receiving diagnoses for Tourette syndrome and OCD in the sixth grade. He attended North Brunswick Township High School.
He was an athletic student, showing talent as a soccer midfielder and playing basketball. He averaged 15 points per game on the basketball court and reached state finals. By 1995, he was part of the United States under-17 squad. Coaches like Tim Mulqueen and Peter Mellor recognized his potential early, offering training and guidance that helped him enter the Olympic Development Program.
Professional beginnings
Tim began his professional path with the North Jersey Imperials in the USISL. His coach, Tim Mulqueen, also worked with the MetroStars, facilitating Tim's move to Major League Soccer. He debuted for the MetroStars on August 18, 1998, against Colorado. During his time in the league, he earned significant recognition.
In 2001, he was named the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and received the MLS Humanitarian of the Year Award. He was selected for the MLS Best XI for two consecutive seasons in 2001 and 2002. Before moving to England, he played in 27 games for the MetroStars in 2002.
Time in England
In 2003, Manchester United signed the goalkeeper for a US$4 million transfer fee. He replaced Fabien Barthez as the first-choice player. His tenure included winning the 2003 FA Community Shield and the 2004 FA Cup. He was named to the PFA Team of the Year for the 2003–04 season.
After the club signed Edwin van der Sar, Tim moved on loan to Everton in 2006. He signed a permanent contract with Everton in February 2007 for approximately £3 million. He played 100 games for the club by 2008. In 2012, he scored a goal against Bolton Wanderers, becoming one of the few goalkeepers to achieve this in the Premier League.
International career and later years
Tim Howard is the most capped goalkeeper in the history of the United States men's national team. He made 121 appearances for the squad between 2002 and 2017. He played in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments. During the 2014 competition, he set a record for the most saves in a single match with 16 against Belgium.
After his time in Europe, he returned to the United States to sign with the Colorado Rapids in 2016. He played for three seasons before retiring in October 2019. In 2020, he took the role of sporting director for Memphis 901 and briefly returned to the field to play for the USL Championship team.
Birthday and age
Tim Howard was born on March 6, 1979, which makes Tim 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Tim shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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