Age, Biography and Wiki
Jackson Richardson was born on 14 June, 1969 in Saint-Pierre, Réunion, is a French handball player. Discover Jackson Richardson'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 54 years old?
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| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
14 June, 1969 |
| Birthday |
14 June |
| Birthplace |
Saint-Pierre, Réunion |
| Nationality |
France
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 54 years old group.
Jackson Richardson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Jackson Richardson height is 1.86m .
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1.86m |
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Who Is Jackson Richardson's Wife?
His wife is Danièle Richardson
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Danièle Richardson |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Melvyn Richardson, Ilana Richardson |
Jackson Richardson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jackson Richardson worth at the age of 54 years old? Jackson Richardson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from France. We have estimated Jackson Richardson'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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Player |
Jackson Richardson Social Network
Timeline
Richardson started playing handball when he was six years old and was a part of the youth team at Saint-Pierre HBC from 1977 to 1989.
In 1988, he was spotted during a match at Réunion Island by French national team head coach Daniel Costantini who was scouting for a Réunionese player for Bataillon de Joinville, a military unit of the French army for sport conscripts.
After completing his military service, Richardson signed for Paris-Asnières in 1989.
Richardson made his debut for the French national team in 1990.
He was voted the most valuable player at the 1990 World Championship where France placed ninth.
In 1991, Richardson transferred to OM Vitrolles, where he would win the French league in 1994 and 1996, the French cup in 1993 and 1995, and the EHF Cup Winners' Cup in 1993.
Jackson was part of the French squad that won the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
With the national team, Richardson also received one silver medal and three bronze medals at the World Championships in 1993, 1997, 2003 and 2005, and won the bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
He holds the record for most caps for the French national team with 417 appearances.
Jackson and the national team placed second at the 1993 World Championship and won the 1995 World Championship, where he was again voted the most valuable player of the tournament.
Regarded as one of the best and most influential handball players of his era, Richardson won fourteen titles at club level and the World Championship in 1995 and 2001 with the French national team.
He was awarded IHF World Player of the Year in 1995, and voted the most valuable player at the World Championships in 1990 and 1995, and the 2000 European Championship.
He joined German club TV Großwallstadt in 1996 and won the EHF Challenge Cup in 2000.
France finished second at the 1997 World Championship and fourth at the 2000 European Championship, where Richardson received his third most valuable player award for a major international competition.
That same year, Richardson moved to Spanish club Portland San Antonio, where he won the EHF Champions League in 2001 and the Spanish league in 2002 and 2005.
He won the 2001 World Championship with the national team, and placed third at the World Championships in 2003 and 2005.
He was also voted Best playmaker of the Spanish league for three consecutive seasons from 2003 to 2005.
As the captain of the national team, Richardson was France's flag bearer during the 2004 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Athens.
Richardson returned to France in 2005 to play for Chambéry Savoie Handball.
Richardson retired from the national team in 2005, having made 417 appearances and scored 775 goals.
The French Handball Federation celebrated his farewell to the team with a ceremony after the Paris-Bercy tournament attended by sport figures and his mother, who had traveled from their native Réunion.
Richardson dedicated the tournament to his father who had recently passed away.
His son, Melvyn, is a handball player for FC Barcelona and member of the French national team.
In 2008, Richardson retired after a final match against US Ivry, but later came out of retirement to briefly play for Rhein-Neckar Löwen in 2009.
