Jermaine Beckford
Footballer and League One top scorer
Born
December 9th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A footballer played as a forward primarily in the English Football League. Achieved prominence with the club Leeds United, where scored crucial goals that helped secure promotion to the Championship. Excelled in League One, finishing as the league's top scorer. Later played for several clubs, including Everton in the Premier League. Also represented the Jamaica national team.
Scored 31 goals in League One for Leeds United
Made appearances in the Premier League with Everton
Represented Jamaica at the international level
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