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{{short description|American soccer player (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name           = Jeremiah White
| image          =
| caption        = 
| fullname       = Jeremiah White
| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|1982|4|3}}
| birth_place    = [[Washington, D.C.]], United States
| height         = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| position       = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]]
| currentclub    = 
| clubnumber     = 
| youthyears1    =           | youthclubs1 = FC Delco
| youthyears2    = 2000–2003 | youthclubs2 = [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons]]
| years1         = 2003      | clubs1 = [[South Jersey Barons]]          | caps1 = 9  | goals1 = 6
| years2         = 2004      | clubs2 = [[OFK Beograd]]                  | caps2 = 0  | goals2 = 0
| years3         = 2004–2005 | clubs3 = [[Panserraikos]]                 | caps3 = 8  | goals3 = 0
| years4         = 2005–2007 | clubs4 = [[FC Gueugnon]]                  | caps4 = 25 | goals4 = 7
| years5         = 2007–2009 | clubs5 = [[Aarhus Gymnastikforening|AGF]] | caps5 = 86 | goals5 = 7
| years6         = 2010      | clubs6 = [[Ettifaq FC|Ettifaq]]           | caps6 = 12 | goals6 = 0
| years7         = 2010–2011 | clubs7 = [[GKS Bełchatów]]                | caps7 = 3  | goals7 = 0
| years8         = 2012      | clubs8 = [[New England Revolution]]       | caps8 = 2  | goals8 = 0
| totalcaps      = 145 | totalgoals = 20
| nationalyears1 = 2008 | nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0
}}

'''Jeremiah White''' (born April 3, 1982) is an American former [[association football|soccer]] player. He was known for his speed and normally played in [[midfielder|midfield]], though he was also used as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] or [[fullback (association football)|fullback]].<ref name="Belgrade">{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/americans/2004/apr08.htm |title=Americans Abroad: White returns to U.S. following mob incident in Belgrade. |access-date=2007-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204457/http://www.soccertimes.com/americans/2004/apr08.htm |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Youth career==
White attended [[The Haverford School]] for high school, and was a member of the soccer team, earning All-American honors. He also played on the Region I ODP and adidas ESP teams. White played with the youth club FC Delco while in school, and was named the club's player of the year while still a senior in high school.

White chose to play collegiate soccer for [[Wake Forest University]], over other top universities such as [[Duke University|Duke]], [[Clemson University|Clemson]], [[University of Maryland, College Park|Maryland]], and [[University of South Carolina|South Carolina]]. White played as a forward during his freshman season with the [[Demon Deacon]]s, scoring his first collegiate goal against [[UNC-Charlotte]], a goal that won that particular match in overtime.

White's sophomore season was a success, as he led the [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] in scoring, becoming the first Wake Forest player to do so since 1983. He recorded his first career [[hat-trick]] against the [[University of Richmond]] during this season.

Injury plagued White's junior season at Wake Forest, keeping him out of the starting eleven until October 29. Despite the injuries, White still led the team in scoring, and was named to the All-ACC team for the second year in a row.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/white_jeremiah00.html |title=Wake Forest Biography |access-date=2007-03-31 |archive-date=2006-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061028142611/http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/white_jeremiah00.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2003, White's senior year, he was named ACC Player of the Year, and was named to the All-ACC team for the third straight year.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20031225201004/http://www.matchnight.com/scouting/player.cfm?ID=299 MatchNight Central Scouting Database]</ref>

==Professional career==

===OFK Beograd===
Following graduation from Wake Forest, White went to Europe, in an effort to prove that he could succeed there. He signed with Serbian club [[OFK Beograd]], in January 2004, shunning offers from [[Major League Soccer]], where he had been drafted in the third round of the [[MLS SuperDraft]] by the [[New England Revolution]].<ref name="Draft">{{cite web | title=2004 MLS SuperDraft | website=mlssoccer | date=January 16, 2004 | url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2004-mls-superdraft-369927 | access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref><ref name="Revs Add White">{{cite web|url=https://nesoccertoday.com/?p=10152 |author=Donahue, Sean |access-date=May 2, 2025 |title=Revs Add White |date=March 9, 2012 |website=NE Soccer Today}}</ref> White's short time with OFK Beograd was marred by a racism incident that occurred in March 2004, and received international media attention. White and a group of friends, including two black Brazilians, were confronted by a group of angry youth, one of whom, according to White, was "throwing around Nazi signs." Fierce words were exchanged, punches were thrown, and the groups eventually separated with no serious damage incurred. News organizations like [[BBC]], [[RAI]], and [[CNN]] picked up on the story, and White was headline news around the world for a short time. A month later, White asked for, and was granted, release from his contract on April 6, 2004, which led to speculation that White was leaving the team as a result of the incident. White dismissed this, saying, "That's the farthest thing from the truth."<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071217171227/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=540 Yanks Abroad – Maybe A Little Too Naive]}}</ref>

===Panserraikos===
After his release from OFK Beograd, White set up a series of trials with clubs throughout Europe, including Dutch club [[Feyenoord]], and Belgian club [[K.V.C. Westerlo]]. White was close to having a deal completed with Westerlo, but he instead signed with [[Beta Ethniki|Greek Second Division]] side [[Panserraikos]] on a one-year contract.

White made his debut for the club on September 19, 2004, against [[Larissa FC|AEL]]. He had a shot stopped by the AEL keeper in the 82nd minute, but the ensuing corner kick led to the match's only goal, scored by [[Kelvin Sebwe]], giving Panserraikos a 1–0 win. While with Panserraikos, White was frequently played out of position as a target forward, as opposed to his preferred withdrawn striker position.<ref name="Belgrade"/> Playing as a target forward is extremely unusual for a player who is only 5 feet, 8&nbsp;inches tall. In addition, White claimed that the club physically altered his contract after he signed, attempting to claim that he signed for two years instead of one. White was also forced to play through injury, and eventually suffered a severe concussion that kept him out of action for two months. Following his recovery, White asked for, and after a dispute, was granted his release from the club in January 2005.

===FC Gueugnon===
For the second time in six months, White found himself without a team, and again set up trials across Europe, spending time with [[FC Nordsjælland]] of the [[Danish Superliga]] and [[FC Gueugnon]] of French [[Ligue 2]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20061112021905/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=news&id=770 Yanks Abroad – White Up For Gueugnon Audition]}}</ref> White signed with the French club on June 6, 2005, agreeing to a two-year contract.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20061112021908/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=news&id=842 Yanks Abroad – White Pens Gueugnon Pact]}}</ref>

White spent most of his early time with Gueugnon's reserve team, but eventually got his first goal of his [[Ligue 2]] career on November 25, 2005, scoring the game-winning goal on a free kick from 28 yards out to beat [[Le Havre AC]]. Ten games into the season, White led the team in scoring with four goals, yet still failed to see consistent playing time.

===AGF Aarhus===
White turned his eyes towards [[Scandinavia]], landing trials with [[Lyn Oslo]] of the Norwegian [[Tippeligaen]] and with [[Aarhus Gymnastik Forening|AGF Aarhus]] of the [[Danish First Division]]. White agreed to a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Danish club on January 28, 2007. The club was relegated from the [[Danish Superliga]] in 2006, but after signing players like [[Olof Persson]] and [[Kári Árnason (footballer, born 1982)|Kári Árnason]], they were widely expected to make a return to the top flight for the 2007–08 season.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20120722144524/http://yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=news&id=2685 Yanks Abroad – White Joins AGF Promotion Fight]}}</ref> White made his debut for AGF on April 1, 2007, starting as a midfielder against [[Fremad Amager]]. AGF won the match 4–1, with White scoring his first goal for the club in the 15th minute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.agffodbold.dk/docs/aktuelt/Indhold_detaljeret.asp?id=4298 |title=AGF – Fremad Amager 4–1 (3–1) (Danish) |access-date=2007-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928081724/http://www.agffodbold.dk/docs/aktuelt/Indhold_detaljeret.asp?id=4298 |archive-date=2007-09-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref> AGF secured promotion to the Danish Superliga by beating Kolding 2–0 on June 17, 2007, with White playing the full 90 minutes. During a friendly against [[FC Midtjylland]] over the 2007–08 winter break, White was involved in an accidental collision, which resulted in three facial fractures that required surgery. He made a speedy recovery and was back on the field in record time. The start of the 2008–09 season was marked with highs and lows under [[Ove Pedersen]]'s management. During the holiday break, AGF decided to move in a new direction with the hiring of [[Erik Rasmussen (footballer)|Erik Rasmussen]] as chief trainer. The team has since hovered between 5th & 7th places while getting their new system running smoothly.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080310031658/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=3688 Yanks Abroad – Facial Surgery Shelves US Striker]}}</ref> In December 2009, White and AGF mutually agreed to terminate his contract 6 months early.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.agffodbold.dk/news.asp?id=7285 |title=www.agffodbold.dk |access-date=2009-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091230091907/http://www.agffodbold.dk/news.asp?id=7285 |archive-date=2009-12-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Ettifaq FC===
In January 2010, White signed with [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi Arabian]] club [[Ettifaq FC]], becoming the second American to play in a Middle Eastern country.

===GKS Bełchatów===
In the summer 2010, he moved to Polish club [[GKS Bełchatów]] on a one-year contract.<ref>[http://www.sport.pl/sport/1,65025,8304144,Ekstraklasa___Sprinter__Jeremiah_White_w_GKS_Belchatow.html Jeremiah White w GKS Bełchatów] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229145540/http://www.sport.pl/sport/1,65025,8304144,Ekstraklasa___Sprinter__Jeremiah_White_w_GKS_Belchatow.html |date=2012-02-29 }} sport.pl</ref>

===MLS===
White was signed by the New England Revolution on March 9, 2012.<ref name="2024 Media Guide">{{cite web | title=2024 Media Guide | url=https://media.revolution.1rmg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12110639/2024-New-England-Revolution-Media-Guide-WEB-1.pdf | access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=8694|title = Revs take four on trial|date = 23 January 2012}}</ref> He made his Revolution debut as a 61st minute substitute for [[Benny Feilhaber]] on March 17, 2012 in a 3-0 loss to [[Sporting Kansas City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/match/74789/sporting-kansas-city-vs-new-england-revolution/report |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120323193455/https://www.goal.com/en-us/match/74789/sporting-kansas-city-vs-new-england-revolution/report |title=Sporting Kansas City 3-0 New England Revolution: Early Stephen McCarthy red paves way for rout |author=Rig Lee, Zac |archive-date=March 23, 2012 |access-date=May 2, 2025 |date=March 17, 2012}}</ref> He would make only one additional league appearance before being waived on June 27, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2012/06/mid-week-update-june-27-2012 |title=Mid-Week Update: June 27, 2012 {{!}} New England Revolution |website=www.revolutionsoccer.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629125731/http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2012/06/mid-week-update-june-27-2012 |archive-date=2012-06-29}}</ref>

==National team==
White made his international debut for the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] on January 19, 2008, in a friendly match against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]. The squad was largely composed of [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] players, with a few players from Scandinavian leagues. White came on as a substitute in the 2–0 win.<ref>[http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2008/01/Donovan-Sets-Goal-Scoring-Mark-As-U-S-Opens-2008-With-2-0-Victory-Vs-Sweden.aspx Donovan Sets Goal Scoring Mark as U.S. Opens 2008 with 2–0 Victory vs. Sweden ] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430063809/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2008/01/Donovan-Sets-Goal-Scoring-Mark-As-U-S-Opens-2008-With-2-0-Victory-Vs-Sweden.aspx |date=2011-04-30 }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090215013322/http://agf.co.dk/SpillerProfil.asp?id=1262 AGF profile] {{in lang|da}}
* {{drdkstat|662943}}
* [http://nationalsportsgroup.com/ National Sports Group (Player's representation)]
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* {{NFT player|id=24714}}

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