Age, Biography and Wiki
Eddie Gaven was born on 25 October, 1986 in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S., is an American soccer player (born 1986). Discover Eddie Gaven'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 37 years old?
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| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1986 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 37 years old group.
Eddie Gaven Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Eddie Gaven height is 1.83 m .
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1.83 m |
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Who Is Eddie Gaven's Wife?
His wife is Paula Gaven (m. 2008)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Paula Gaven (m. 2008) |
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Not Available |
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Eddie Gaven Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eddie Gaven worth at the age of 37 years old? Eddie Gaven’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Eddie Gaven'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Eddie Gaven Social Network
Timeline
Eddie Gaven (born October 25, 1986) is an American former soccer player who played 11 seasons in Major League Soccer, primarily with the Columbus Crew.
At the age of 16 years and two months, Gaven was drafted by the MetroStars with the twelfth overall pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
He became the youngest player in team history on his debut on June 14, 2003 against Chicago and became the youngest player in team history to score a goal, which he did in just his second game, against D.C. United on July 5.
With the game tied at two, Metro coach Bob Bradley used a loophole in MLS's substitution rules, which allowed a fourth substitution in a game but only for a goalkeeper.
Bradley first exchanged the playing positions of Metro goalie Tim Howard and midfielder Mark Lisi, then substituted Gaven into goal for Lisi as the fourth "goalkeeper only" sub.
After only 10 seconds of play, the ball went out of play and Gaven and Howard switched places, with Gaven moving to midfield and Howard back into goal.
Gaven then went on to score the game-winner in overtime.
In the process, Gaven became the youngest goalkeeper in MLS history.
The goalkeeper fourth-substitution rule was eliminated after the season, largely due to the outcry following Gaven's goal.
Gaven played every minute for the U.S. in the 2003 Under-17 World Championship in Finland.
After becoming an automatic starter and coming into his own with the MetroStars in 2004, Gaven became the youngest player ever voted in to start the MLS All-Star Game, finished the MLS season with seven goals and seven assists, and became the youngest player in league history to be named to the MLS Best XI.
He then became the youngest player (17 years 104 days) in CONCACAF history to appear in an Olympic qualifier when he played for the U.S. Under-23 team in a 2–0 victory over Canada on February 5, 2004.
He then became the fourth youngest player in US history to get his a senior cap, doing so in a 1–1 against Poland on July 11, 2004.
Gaven ended the 2005 MLS season with eight goals and four assists.
In 2005, after continuing his solid play with the MetroStars, Gaven was part of the U.S. Under-20 team at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands.
Just before the 2006 season, Gaven was traded to Columbus Crew along with the rights to defender Chris Leitch for striker Edson Buddle.
With the Crew, Gaven played nearly every game in 2006, scoring four goals.
In 2007, he appeared in 27 games for Columbus scoring five goals and tallying seven assists.
Gaven's 2008 season resulted in lower output, three goals and two assists, due in part to starting the season injured.
In the Eastern Conference Championship game, Gaven propelled the Crew into their first MLS Cup Final with a game-winning goal; the Crew went on to win the Final.
During the 2010 MLS season in a game against the Philadelphia Union, Gaven was forced to play in goal for the second time in his MLS career after goalkeeper William Hesmer went out of the game with a shoulder injury.
The Crew had used all three substitutions prior to Hesmer's injury.
Gaven was scored on by Sebastian LeToux during the final minutes of the game, but made two saves to help the Crew win the game 3–1.
Gaven would go on to win MLS Save of the Week honors for one of the saves.
Gaven signed a contract extension for two years plus option years with Columbus on November 14, 2011.
In July 2012, Gaven became the youngest player to play in 250 MLS matches at 25 years and 257 days old.
Gaven was born in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, and attended Steinert High School.
He did not play college soccer; instead, Gaven spent two years training with other young Americans at the USSF's Bradenton Academy.
Gaven became (at the time, since passed by Freddy Adu) the youngest player to sign with MLS.
Gaven missed most of the 2013 season after an injury suffered during a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match.
He retired following the 2013 season.
Following his retirement from soccer in 2013, he moved to Ave Maria University as Head Men's Soccer Coach from March 2016 through 2022.
Gaven is a devout Catholic.
