Landon Donovan
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Landon Donovan's achievements are nothing short of historic. He is the only American to score 50 international goals and provide 50 assists, a dual milestone that underscores his unique contribution to the sport. His six MLS Cup titles tie him for the most wins in league history, and his four U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year awards highlight his dominance across multiple eras. The renaming of the MLS MVP Award in his honor in 2014 stands as a testament to his enduring impact on American soccer.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as one of the greatest American soccer players of all time.
MLS MVP Award Renamed
The league renamed its annual MVP award the Landon Donovan MVP Award in his honor.
Key to the City of Ontario
Received the key to the city for his contributions to the community and sport.
Key to the City of Los Angeles
Received the key to the city for his contributions to the community and sport.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest American Soccer Players of All Time
100 Most Influential People in the World
Player of the Century
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
2002-07-01
The New Face of American Soccer
GQ
2005-06-15
From Teen Prodigy to Adult Star
Vogue
2013-07-20
Athletes' Off-Field Style
Rolling Stone
2014-11-10
The Legacy of Landon Donovan
Records & Feats
Most International Goals by an American Man
Tied with Clint Dempsey at 57 goals for the most international goals scored by an American man.
First American to Score 50 International Goals and 50 Assists
Only American to reach both 50 goals and 50 assists in international play simultaneously.
Most MLS Cup Titles by a Single Player
Won six MLS Cup titles, tying the record for most by a single player.