Former MLS Superdraft 17th overall pick by New York Red Bulls is now playing for Villareal CF in Spain. On June 2008 Villareal bought Altidore for €6.4 million, a record transfer fee for an American football player.
Real Madrid was first reported interested in signing the kid. According to rumors he turned it down because Jozy is a big Barcelona fan. Anyone could verify this?
Altidore is full of promises, he may surpass Donovan or McBride in popularity and numbers.
Quck Profile:
Full name: Josmer Volmy Altidore
Date of birth: November 6, 1989 (1989-11-06) (age 18)
Place of birth: Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position: Striker
Club: Villarreal CF
Former Club: New York Red Bulls
Number: 24
International Goals: 1
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