The English fans, Sunderland fans, and more will be heartbroken to hear the news about this one footballer. This striker has been through the Premier League teams and won trophies before finding love in Sunderland.
This Sunderland footballer has been one of the greatest players for them and had a moment with a child by the name of Bradley. He loved this child but unfortunately, he died of cancer back in 2017. This footballer goes by the name of Jermain Defoe!
Defoe has had an incredible career, having 762 career club games with 307 goals overall and an added 20 goals if they count country goals as well with 50 more games!
Jermain Defoe said this in his statement!
— Jermain Defoe OBE (@IAmJermainDefoe) March 24, 2022
A hard time for many football fans as everyone looked up to Defoe once joining Sunderland as he continued to provide a great season with his beloved club.
“I made my professional debut at 17-years-old in 1999, and I feel now is the right time to bow out.” He added to his statement!
Here are some of Defoes greatest moments in world football!
Craig Taylor