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==College career== | ==College career== | ||
In 2023, Biggar began attending the ], where he played for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/msoc/roster/player/jonah-biggar/|title=Jonah Biggar South Carolina profile|work=]}}</ref> He scored his first collegiate goal on September 8, 2023 against the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2023/09/08/gamecocks-dominate-royals-4-0/|title=Gamecocks Dominate Royals 4-0|date=September 8, 2023|work=]}}</ref> At the end of his first year, he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2024/07/10/sec-wraps-up-2023-24-with-first-year-academic-honor-roll/|title=SEC Wraps Up 2023-24 with First-Year Academic Honor Roll|date=July 10, 2024|work=]}}</ref> In October 2024, he was named the ] Defensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2024/10/29/biggar-named-sun-belt-defensive-player-of-the-week/|title=Biggar Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week|date=October 29, 2024|work=]}}</ref> | In 2023, Biggar began attending the ], where he played for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/msoc/roster/player/jonah-biggar/|title=Jonah Biggar South Carolina profile|work=]}}</ref> He scored his first collegiate goal on September 8, 2023, against the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2023/09/08/gamecocks-dominate-royals-4-0/|title=Gamecocks Dominate Royals 4-0|date=September 8, 2023|work=]}}</ref> At the end of his first year, he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2024/07/10/sec-wraps-up-2023-24-with-first-year-academic-honor-roll/|title=SEC Wraps Up 2023-24 with First-Year Academic Honor Roll|date=July 10, 2024|work=]}}</ref> In October 2024, he was named the ] Defensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2024/10/29/biggar-named-sun-belt-defensive-player-of-the-week/|title=Biggar Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week|date=October 29, 2024|work=]}}</ref> | ||
==Club career== | ==Club career== | ||
In August 2022, Biggar signed a USL Academy contract with ] side ], enabling him to play in professional matches.<ref name=debut>{{cite web|url=https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news/2022/08/27/greenville-falls-2-0-to-hailstorm-after-second-half-scoring-spree/|title=Greenville Falls 2-0 to Hailstorm After Second Half Scoring Spree|date=August 27, 2022|work=]|first=Kaley|last=Humphrey}}</ref> He made his debut on August 27, 2022 against the ].<ref name=debut /> In April 2023, he was named to the League Team of the Week as an honorable mention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news/2023/04/25/four-triumph-players-earn-team-of-the-week-honors/|title=Four Triumph Players earn Team of the Week Honors|date=April 25, 2023|work=]|first=Kaley|last=Humphrey}}</ref> | In August 2022, Biggar signed a USL Academy contract with ] side ], enabling him to play in professional matches.<ref name=debut>{{cite web|url=https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news/2022/08/27/greenville-falls-2-0-to-hailstorm-after-second-half-scoring-spree/|title=Greenville Falls 2-0 to Hailstorm After Second Half Scoring Spree|date=August 27, 2022|work=]|first=Kaley|last=Humphrey}}</ref> He made his debut on August 27, 2022, against the ].<ref name=debut /> In April 2023, he was named to the League Team of the Week as an honorable mention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news/2023/04/25/four-triumph-players-earn-team-of-the-week-honors/|title=Four Triumph Players earn Team of the Week Honors|date=April 25, 2023|work=]|first=Kaley|last=Humphrey}}</ref> | ||
At the ], Biggar was selected in the third round (70th overall) by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-selects-jonah-biggar-with-the-70th-overall-selection-in-the-2025-mls-superdraft|title=D.C. United Selects Jonah Biggar with the 70th Overall Selection in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft|date=December 20, 2024|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2024/12/20/ballek-and-biggar-make-program-history-taken-in-mls-superdraft/|title=Ballek and Biggar Make Program History, Taken in MLS SuperDraft|date=December 20, 2024|work=]}}</ref> | At the ], Biggar was selected in the third round (70th overall) by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-selects-jonah-biggar-with-the-70th-overall-selection-in-the-2025-mls-superdraft|title=D.C. United Selects Jonah Biggar with the 70th Overall Selection in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft|date=December 20, 2024|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2024/12/20/ballek-and-biggar-make-program-history-taken-in-mls-superdraft/|title=Ballek and Biggar Make Program History, Taken in MLS SuperDraft|date=December 20, 2024|work=]}}</ref> | ||
==Career statistics== | ==Career statistics== | ||
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American soccer player
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (2004-10-12) October 12, 2004 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Greer, South Carolina, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Carolina Elite Soccer Academy | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | South Carolina Gamecocks | 34 | (2) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022–2023 | Greenville Triumph SC | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 30, 2023 |
Jonah Biggar (born October 12, 2004) is an American soccer player.
Early life
Biggar attended Oakbrook Preparatory School, helping them win consecutive South Carolina Independent School Association state championship in 2020 and 2021.
College career
In 2023, Biggar began attending the University of South Carolina, where he played for the men's soccer team. He scored his first collegiate goal on September 8, 2023, against the Queens Royals. At the end of his first year, he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. In October 2024, he was named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
Club career
In August 2022, Biggar signed a USL Academy contract with USL League One side Greenville Triumph SC, enabling him to play in professional matches. He made his debut on August 27, 2022, against the Northern Colorado Hailstorm. In April 2023, he was named to the League Team of the Week as an honorable mention.
At the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, Biggar was selected in the third round (70th overall) by D.C. United.
Career statistics
- As of April 30, 2023
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Greenville Triumph SC | 2022 | USL League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
Career total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
References
- Blackwell, Jed (May 11, 2021). "Biggar's 'golden goal' sends Oakbrook Prep home with state title". Go Upstate.
- Vasko, Dan (April 7, 2022). "High School Standouts: Jonah Biggar, Oakbrook Prep Soccer". WSPA-TV.
- "Jonah Biggar South Carolina profile". South Carolina Gamecocks.
- "Gamecocks Dominate Royals 4-0". South Carolina Gamecocks. September 8, 2023.
- "SEC Wraps Up 2023-24 with First-Year Academic Honor Roll". South Carolina Gamecocks. July 10, 2024.
- "Biggar Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week". South Carolina Gamecocks. October 29, 2024.
- ^ Humphrey, Kaley (August 27, 2022). "Greenville Falls 2-0 to Hailstorm After Second Half Scoring Spree". Greenville Triumph SC.
- Humphrey, Kaley (April 25, 2023). "Four Triumph Players earn Team of the Week Honors". Greenville Triumph SC.
- "D.C. United Selects Jonah Biggar with the 70th Overall Selection in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft". D.C. United. December 20, 2024.
- "Ballek and Biggar Make Program History, Taken in MLS SuperDraft". South Carolina Gamecocks. December 20, 2024.
- Jonah Biggar at Soccerway