Age, Biography and Wiki
Andrew Parkinson was born on 5 May, 1959 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an American soccer player. Discover Andrew Parkinson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Andrew Parkinson |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
5 May 1959 |
| Birthday |
5 May |
| Birthplace |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous player with the age 64 years old group.
Andrew Parkinson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Andrew Parkinson height is 6ft 2in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 2in |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Andrew Parkinson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Andrew Parkinson worth at the age of 64 years old? Andrew Parkinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Andrew Parkinson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Andrew Parkinson Social Network
Timeline
Andrew Parkinson is a retired American soccer forward/midfielder born in Johannesburg, South Africa who spent time playing in both South Africa and England before immigrating to the U.S. where he played five seasons in the North American Soccer League, two in Major Indoor Soccer League and one in the American Soccer League.
Parkinson, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa played professional soccer for Highlands Park in his native South Africa winning the league title and earning a league medal with Highlands Park in 1977 at 18 years of age.
In February 1978, Parkinson flew to England where he tried out with English First Division club Newcastle United.
Parkinson was granted a work permit since he was a South African citizen and signed on 27 February 1978 for Newcastle United at 18 years of age and debuted three days later for Newcastle United against Manchester United in the English first division.
As fate would have it, the following week Parkinson, in just his second game for Newcastle United, suffered a broken ankle from a late tackle by a Leeds United defender which sidelined Parkinson for the rest of the 1978 season.
Parkinson played two seasons 1978/1979 in England for Newcastle United under manager Bill McGarry.
Due to a lack of playing time at Newcastle United Parkinson opted to be a free agent at the end of the 1979 season and accepted an offer from Peterborough United.
He then signed in June 1979 for lower-division club Peterborough United where he played 13 games, scoring 7 goals half way through the 1979-1980 season.
In December 1979 Parkinson left Peterborough United and in February 1980 Andrew Parkinson was sold to the Philadelphia Fury of the North American Soccer League during the 1979/80 season.
In 1980, Parkinson then moved to the United States where he signed with the Philadelphia Fury of the North American Soccer League (NASL).
Once again, he played a single season before the Fury was relocated to Montreal becoming the Montreal Manic.
Parkinson had a successful two seasons with the Montreal Manic scoring the first two goals for the new franchise in the first game of the season winning 2 - 1 against the Toronto Blizzard and leading them to the playoffs and was one of the leading goal scorers once again.
During this time, Parkinson received his U.S. citizenship.
In 1983, the U.S. Soccer Federation, in coordination with the NASL, entered the U.S. national team, known as Team America, into the NASL as a league franchise.
The team drew on U.S. citizens playing in the NASL, Major Indoor Soccer League and American Soccer League.
Parkinson turned down a new contract offer from the Montreal Manic for the 1983 season becoming a free agent and signing for the Ft Lauderdale Strikers instead, playing in the opening seasons first two indoor matches for Fort Lauderdale in the 1983 indoor NASL before being recruited and signing with Team America.
When Team America finished the 1983 season in the struggling NASL the team disbanded with Parkinson being the leading goal scorer with 12 goals.
The New York Cosmos acquired Parkinson from Team America when Team America disbanded and he played for the New York Cosmos during the 1983–84 NASL indoor season and the 1984 outdoor season.
At the end of the season, the NASL collapsed and the Cosmos jumped to the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Parkinson earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1984.
In 1984, Parkinson earned his two caps with the U.S. national team playing against the then World Cup champions Italy and Trinidad and Tobago.
Andrew Parkinson retired from the Automobile business on 31 August 2022 as a General Manager for Porsche of Orlando and lives in Florida with his wife and family including nine grandchildren.
He began the indoor MISL season with the Cosmos then moved to the Chicago Sting in March 1985.
In the fall of 1985, Parkinson signed with the Tacoma Stars indoor of the MISL during the 1985-1986 season.
Andrew Parkinson retired from the beautiful game in 1986 and had a very successful 37 year business career as a General Manager with Porsche in the Automobile business.
