Jermain Defoe - Professional Football Career

Professional Football Career

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Jermain Defoe's professional football career spanned over two decades, with significant achievements in various clubs.

West Ham United

1999-2004

Defoe made his professional debut for West Ham United in 2000 and played for the club until 2004, scoring 29 goals in 93 appearances.

Loan to AFC Bournemouth

2000-2001

Defoe had a season-long loan spell at AFC Bournemouth during the 2000–01 season, scoring 18 goals in 29 appearances.

First Spell at Tottenham Hotspur

2004-2008

Defoe joined Tottenham Hotspur in February 2004 and played for the club until 2008, scoring 43 goals in 139 appearances.

Portsmouth FC

2008-2009

Defoe played for Portsmouth FC from 2008 to 2009, scoring 15 goals in 31 appearances.

Second Spell at Tottenham Hotspur

2009-2014

Defoe returned to Tottenham Hotspur in 2009 and played for the club until 2014, scoring 48 goals in 137 appearances.

Toronto FC

2014

Defoe played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2014, scoring 11 goals in 19 appearances.

Sunderland AFC

2015-2017

Defoe played for Sunderland AFC from 2015 to 2017, scoring 34 goals in 87 appearances.

Return to AFC Bournemouth

2017-2018

Defoe returned to AFC Bournemouth in 2017 and played for the club until 2018, scoring 4 goals in 28 appearances.

Rangers FC

2018-2022

Defoe joined Rangers FC on loan in 2018 and later signed a permanent deal. He played for the club until 2022, scoring 25 goals in 54 appearances.

Return to Sunderland AFC

2022

Defoe re-signed for Sunderland AFC on a short-term deal until the end of the 2021–22 season.