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Clint Dempsey
Clinton Drew Dempsey is an American former professional soccer player who is a sports analyst on the television program Soccer on CBS Sports. He played as a forward and midfielder for Premier League clubs Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur and in Major League Soccer for clubs New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders FC. Widely considered as one of the greatest American players of all time, he was one…
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sports · American soccer player (born 1983) · association football player · also Clint Dempsey, Clinton Drew "Clint" Dempsey, Dempsey
Born 9 March 1983 · Q201860
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2026· 8 entries
Public attention spiked: 32,577 Wikipedia readers in one day, 11.4× the usual 2,858, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 29,812 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10.4× the usual 2,858, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: Undid revision 1361738513 by ~2026-37585-15 (talk) Incorrect. 72 is "across all competitions."
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Public attention spiked: 21,884 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.7× the usual 2,858, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 24,363 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.5× the usual 2,858, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 31,506 Wikipedia readers in one day, 11× the usual 2,858, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Clint Dempsey slams Jesse Marsch after national anthem dig: ‘Worry about your own team’” (The Guardian).
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The Guardian: Clint Dempsey slams Jesse Marsch after national anthem dig: ‘Worry about your own team’
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The Guardian: Donovan or Dempsey? New USMNT retrospectives lend more fuel to a long-running debate
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2022· 2 entries
Won award: National Soccer Hall of Fame (2022).
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Was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
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2021· 1 entry
Won award: IFFHS CONCACAF Men's Team of All Time (2021).
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2020· 1 entry
Won award: IFFHS CONCACAF Team of the Decade (2011–2020).
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2017· 5 entries
Won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with USA (2017).
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Won award: MLS Comeback Player of the Year (2017).
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Won: Western Conference Playoffs with Seattle Sounders (2017).
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Won: CONCACAF Gold Cup with United States (2017).
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During the final round of qualification, Dempsey scored a hat trick in the 6–0 victory by the U
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2016· 5 entries
Dempsey picked up his first MLS red card after putting his hands in the face of FC Dallas midfielder Juan Esteban Ortiz, who came in with a late challenge on Dempsey
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Won the American MLS Cup with Seattle Sounders FC (2016).
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Won award: MLS All-Star (2016).
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Won: Western Conference Playoffs with Seattle Sounders (2016).
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Won: MLS Cup with Seattle Sounders (2016).
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2015· 2 entries
Won award: MLS All-Star (2015).
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Won award: CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Boot (2015).
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2014· 9 entries
Won the American MLS Supporters Shield with Seattle Sounders FC (2014).
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Won award: MLS All-Star (2014).
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Won: Western Conference Regular Season with Seattle Sounders (2014).
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Won: Supporters' Shield with Seattle Sounders (2014).
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Won: U.S. Open Cup with Seattle Sounders (2014).
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In the Third Round of the FA Cup against Norwich City
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Dempsey was named as captain of the 23-man United States squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup
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Joined Fulham in 2014.
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Played for Fulham F.C. (2014–2014) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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2013· 9 entries
Dempsey re-signed with Fulham on a two-month loan
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Netting a penalty in a 3–1 away defeat to Costa Rica in a qualifier
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Dempsey signed with MLS club Seattle Sounders FC as a Designated Player on a four-year contract, for a transfer fee of $9 million
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Dempsey scored two goals against Germany in a 4–3 win
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Dempsey scored two goals against Basel in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals to send the match into extra time
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Dempsey scored a looping header against Leeds United at Elland Road, in the FA Cup to bring the score to 2–1, however Tottenham couldn't draw level throughout the rest of the game, leaving the result at 2–1 to Leeds at t
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In driving snow at White Hart Lane against league leaders Manchester United, Dempsey was able to salvage a dramatic 1–1 draw for Spurs by slotting home a pass from Aaron Lennon in the 93rd minute
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Joined Seattle Sounders FC in 2013.
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Played for Seattle Sounders FC (2013–2018) — 115 appearances, 47 goals.
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2012· 14 entries
Dempsey scored his 29th and 30th international goal, tying him with Brian McBride for third most goals scored for the United States national team
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Fulham confirmed Dempsey's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
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Dempsey joined Tottenham Hotspur on a three-year contract for a fee believed to be in the region of $9 million
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Won award: Fulham Player of the Season (2011–12).
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Won award: Fulham Top Scorer (2011–12).
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Won award: U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2012).
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Won award: Honda Player of the Year (2012).
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The day before Dempsey's 29th birthday, Fulham manager Martin Jol revealed that the club had opened talks with Dempsey over a new three-year contract
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Dempsey scored the lone goal in an international friendly win against four-time World champion Italy
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Dempsey scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Newcastle while the game ended in a 5–2 win for Fulham and sent his goal tally in the Premier League to nine for the season
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Joined Tottenham in 2012.
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2012–2013) — 29 appearances, 7 goals.
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Dempsey became the first American player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur signed Dempsey for a fee of $9
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2011· 6 entries
Dempsey scored in the 85th minute to secure a 1–0 win against Liverpool at Craven Cottage
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Won award: U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2011).
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Won award: Fulham Top Scorer (2010–11).
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Won award: Honda Player of the Year (2011).
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Won award: Fulham Player of the Season (2010–11).
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Dempsey scored another double versus Stoke City, putting Fulham temporarily out of relegation contention
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2010· 4 entries
Scored an equalizing goal on 56 minutes with a header against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in the 1–1 draw to continue Fulham's unbeaten record in the Premier League
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Runner-up: UEFA Europa League with Fulham (2009–10).
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Dempsey became the second American (after Brian McBride) to score in more than one World Cup when he scored the equalizer goal against England in the Americans' first game of the 2010 World Cup after the England goalkeep
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Dempsey suffered a suspected cruciate knee ligament injury in a 2–0 away defeat to Blackburn Rovers
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2009· 5 entries
Dempsey signed a contract extension to remain with Fulham through 2013
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Runner-up: FIFA Confederations Cup with United States (2009).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Ball (2009).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament (2009).
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Dempsey scored the first FA Cup goal of his career in a 2–1 home win over Swansea City in the fifth-round
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2007· 7 entries
Won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with USA (2007).
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Won award: U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (2007).
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Won: CONCACAF Gold Cup with United States (2007).
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Was granted a work permit from the Home Office as Fulham announced his signing on a long-term deal
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Dempsey signed for Premier League club Fulham for £2 million
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Played for Fulham F.C. (2007–2012) — 189 appearances, 50 goals.
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Joined Fulham in 2007.
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2006· 3 entries
Won award: MLS Best XI (2006).
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Won: Eastern Conference Playoffs with New England Revolution (2006).
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Won award: Honda Player of the Year (2006).
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2005· 9 entries
Won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with USA (2005).
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Won award: MLS Best XI (2005).
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Won: Eastern Conference Regular Season with New England Revolution (2005).
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Won award: MLS All-Star (2005).
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Won: Eastern Conference Playoffs with New England Revolution (2005).
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Won: CONCACAF Gold Cup with United States (2005).
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Scored his first international goal on his sixth cap, a consolation in a 2–1 defeat to England at Soldier Field, Chicago, by heading in after a save by goalkeeper David James
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Dempsey contributed ten goals and nine assists in 26 games, second in team scoring behind Taylor Twellman
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2007, and 2017; also winning the Golden Boot of the 2015 edition
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2004· 6 entries
Against Jamaica in qualification for the 2006 World Cup, replacing Ramiro Corrales for the final 23 minutes of a 1–1 draw at the Columbus Crew Stadium
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Won award: MLS Rookie of the Year (2004).
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Played for New England Revolution (2004–2006) — 71 appearances, 25 goals.
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Was drafted by the New England Revolution, where he was named MLS Rookie of the Year in 2004 and named to the MLS Best XI in 2005 and 2006
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Played for United States men's national soccer team (2004–2017) — 141 appearances, 57 goals.
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Joined USA in 2004.
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2002· 6 entries
Won award: All-American (2002).
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Won: Conference Tournament with Furman Paladins (2002).
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Won: Conference Regular Season with Furman Paladins (2002).
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Played for United States men's national under-20 association football team (2002–2003) — 13 appearances, 1 goals.
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And 2003 and was a member of the 2001 Soccer America and College Soccer News All-Freshman teams
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And receiving All-Southern Conference first team honors in 2001 and 2002
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2001· 2 entries
Won: Conference Tournament with Furman Paladins (2001).
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Won: Conference Regular Season with Furman Paladins (2001).
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1995· 1 entry
Dempsey's 16-year-old sister Jennifer died from a brain aneurysm
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1983· 1 entry
Born 1983-03-09.
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