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Jay DeMerit (Jay Michael DeMerit) was born on 4 December, 1979 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American soccer player. Discover Jay DeMerit'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 44 years old?

Popular As Jay Michael DeMerit
Occupation N/A
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 4 December 1979
Birthday 4 December
Birthplace Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Jay DeMerit Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Jay DeMerit height is 6ft 1in .

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Height 6ft 1in
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Who Is Jay DeMerit's Wife?

His wife is Ashleigh McIvor (m. 2013)

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Wife Ashleigh McIvor (m. 2013)
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Jay DeMerit Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jay DeMerit worth at the age of 44 years old? Jay DeMerit’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jay DeMerit's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1979

Jay Michael DeMerit (born December 4, 1979) is an American retired soccer player who played as a center back.

He played college soccer for the UIC Flames and was in the Chicago Fire Premier development squad, but after not being drafted for Major League Soccer, he moved to look for a club in England.

1998

He attended Bay Port High School and graduated in 1998.

DeMerit played college soccer at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he moved from playing forward to defender.

2000

While in college, DeMerit formed part of a defensive backline that helped lead the team into the NCAA playoffs in 2000.

Although he played with Chicago Fire Premier, the development team of the Chicago Fire in the USL Premier Development League, he was not drafted or signed by any Major League Soccer clubs following graduation from college.

2003

After spending some time working as a bartender, DeMerit took the advice of a former European teammate and decided to take advantage of his European Union work status (due to his Danish grandfather) by moving to England in 2003 with $1,800, in an attempt to find a club to play for.

He started off playing in the ninth tier of English football for Southall, earning only £40 a week.

2004

He played for non-league sides Southall and Northwood before signing for Watford of the Championship in 2004.

In July 2004, DeMerit joined Northwood, a seventh-tier side, to play in some of their pre-season matches.

Northwood played Watford, then a Football League Championship team, in their second pre-season match.

During the course of the match, DeMerit impressed then Watford manager Ray Lewington enough to earn a two-week trial.

Following the trial, DeMerit signed a one-year contract with Watford to play in their 2004–05 season.

2005

He scored his first goal for the club on 15 January 2005, scoring Watford's third in a 3–1 win against Crewe Alexandra by "slamming into the bottom corner from 20 yards".

During the 2005–06 season, Watford was expected to fight relegation from the Championship to League One as they had in DeMerit's first season with the club.

However, under new coach Aidy Boothroyd, Watford maintained strong form throughout the season and finished third in the Championship table, earning the right to enter the playoffs for the last of three annual promotion spots to the Premier League.

DeMerit's hard work in the 2005–06 Championship season and his efforts in helping get the club promoted was rewarded with a contract extension taking him through the end of the 2008–09 season as a Watford player.

2006

DeMerit played 211 total games for Watford over six seasons, including one in the 2006–07 Premier League, having scored in their victory in the 2006 Football League Championship play-off final.

After his release from Watford, he was the first player signed by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC for their entrance in MLS, where he played four seasons before retiring through injury.

On May 21, 2006, in the play-off final against Leeds United, DeMerit headed in the game's first goal and was named Man of the Match as Watford gained promotion to the Premier League by defeating Leeds United 3–0.

Soon afterwards, he joined the ranks of athlete-musicians by releasing a single entitled "Soccer Rocks", available in the club shop.

He was named as one of three candidates for Watford's 2006–07 Player of the Season award, which was ultimately won by goalkeeper Ben Foster.

He captained Watford for the first time on December 9, 2006, in the home game against Reading, and re-donned the armband on January 6, 2007, for the 4–1 win over Stockport County in the FA Cup third round.

2007

DeMerit was first capped for the United States in March 2007, earning 25 caps up to 2011.

He was part of their squads that won the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and came runners-up at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, also featuring at the 2007 Copa América and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

DeMerit was a three-sport high school athlete in Wisconsin, where he participated in basketball and track in addition to soccer.

In November, he signed an extension to his contract, keeping him with the club until 2007.

Until the 2007–08 season, DeMerit often filled the role of Watford's vice-captain, behind then-captain Gavin Mahon.

On December 15, 2007, it was announced that DeMerit had been named captain, replacing Mahon, whose contract was not being renewed.

However, this later proved to be a temporary move, with the captaincy rotating between himself, Danny Shittu, and Richard Lee, before finally being passed to John Eustace, a newly signed central midfielder.

In later interviews, DeMerit admitted that this placed strain on his relationship with manager Adrian Boothroyd.

2009

Early in the 2009–10 season, DeMerit suffered a scratch on his eyeball while removing a contact lens.

DeMerit's eye became infected, severely obscuring his vision and requiring a corneal transplant in October.

He returned to action on December 7, 2009, playing the second half of Watford's 3–1 victory over Queens Park Rangers.

2010

DeMerit's contract at Watford expired in June 2010, and was not renewed.

On November 18, 2010, DeMerit was announced as the first player signed by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in preparation for their entry into Major League Soccer in 2011.

He was also named the captain right before the season started.

2011

During the 2011 Major League Soccer season, DeMerit was out for a considerable amount of the season and the Whitecaps ended up finishing last in the league.

2012

In 2012, DeMerit was healthy the whole year and led the team to a decent finish.

DeMerit was even named an MLS All-Star and played against Chelsea in the 2012 MLS All-Star Game.