Jordan Pefok
Professional footballer, prominent striker
Born
April 26th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a forward for various clubs and represented the national team. Achieved success in international competitions, contributing significantly to team performances. Notable for impressive scoring abilities and strategic play on the field.
Scored for the United States national team
Played for BSC Young Boys and St. Truiden
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