Jermain Defoe British Footballer Born 1982 in Beckton
Jermain Defoe · association football player and association football coach · British
Biography
Born on 7 October 1982 in Beckton, Jermain Defoe is a British footballer. Jermain Defoe has lined up for England men's national association football team (2004–2013) and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2009–2014).
Early life
He attended St Bonaventure's RC School and Idsall School.
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is West Ham United F.C. (1999). He has played for 16 teams on record, including England men's national association football team, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 9 years at England men's national association football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At England men's national association football team (2004–2013), his team-mates on record include Glen Johnson, Michael Carrick and Michael Owen. West Ham United F.C. team-mates from the same years include Michael Carrick, Frédéric baldi and Glen Johnson.
Recognition
He won the Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Teams
16 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 | West Ham United F.C. | Forward |
| 2000–2001 | AFC Bournemouth | Forward |
| 2000–2001 | England national under-18 association football team | Forward |
| 2001–2003 | England national under-21 association football team | Forward |
| 2004–2013 | England men's national association football team | Forward |
| 2004–2008 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Forward |
| 2008 | Portsmouth F.C. | Forward |
| 2008–2009 | Portsmouth F.C. | Forward |
| 2009–2014 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Forward |
| 2014 | Toronto FC | Forward |
| 2014 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Forward |
| 2015–2017 | Sunderland A.F.C. | Forward |
| 2019–2020 | Rangers F.C. | Forward |
| 2020–2022 | Rangers F.C. | Forward |
| 2022 | Sunderland A.F.C. | Forward |
Show all 16 teams
| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| England national under-16 association football team | Forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won |
Personal life
He studied at St Bonaventure's RC School and Idsall School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Jermain Defoe?
Jermain Defoe is 44 years old, born on 7 October 1982 in Beckton.
What is Jermain Defoe known for?
Jermain Defoe is a forward who has played for England men's national association football team and West Ham United F.C..
How tall is Jermain Defoe?
Jermain Defoe is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Jermain Defoe’s nationality?
Jermain Defoe is British, born in Beckton.
Has Jermain Defoe won any awards?
Yes. Jermain Defoe won Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q188746), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Paulblank · CC BY-SA 3.0
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