Jermain Defoe Net Worth

Jermain Defoe’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. This estimate includes earnings from his football career, endorsements, and other business ventures.

In January 2004, Defoe moved to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee initially reported at £6 million. At Spurs, he showcased his goal-scoring prowess, including a memorable hat-trick against Southampton in 2004. His time at Tottenham saw him become a key figure, though he briefly moved to Portsmouth in 2008. His stint at Portsmouth was marked by a notable goal-scoring run and a Cup final victory.

Defoe returned to Tottenham in 2009, but by 2014, he had joined Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. Despite a promising start, he re-signed with Sunderland in January 2015, where he made an immediate impact, including a crucial goal in the Tyne-Wear derby.

Defoe’s international career began with England’s U16 and U18 teams, showcasing his potential at youth levels. He earned his first senior cap in 2004 and went on to score 20 goals in 57 appearances for England. Defoe was part of the squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he scored against Slovenia to secure England’s place in the knockout stages.