Jonah Biggar

Jonah Biggar
Personal information
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.[1][2]

College career

In 2023, Biggar began attending the University of South Carolina, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] He scored his first collegiate goal on September 8, 2023, against the Queens Royals.[4] At the end of his first year, he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.[5] In October 2024, he was named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week.[6]

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.[7] He made his debut on August 27, 2022, against the Northern Colorado Hailstorm.[7] In April 2023, he was named to the League Team of the Week as an honorable mention.[8]

At the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, Biggar was selected in the third round (70th overall) by D.C. United.[9][10]

Career statistics

As of April 30, 2023[11]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Other Total
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

  1. ^ Blackwell, Jed (May 11, 2021). "Biggar's 'golden goal' sends Oakbrook Prep home with state title". Go Upstate.
  2. ^ Vasko, Dan (April 7, 2022). "High School Standouts: Jonah Biggar, Oakbrook Prep Soccer". WSPA-TV.
  3. ^ "Jonah Biggar South Carolina profile". South Carolina Gamecocks.
  4. ^ "Gamecocks Dominate Royals 4-0". South Carolina Gamecocks. September 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "SEC Wraps Up 2023-24 with First-Year Academic Honor Roll". South Carolina Gamecocks. July 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Biggar Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week". South Carolina Gamecocks. October 29, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Humphrey, Kaley (August 27, 2022). "Greenville Falls 2-0 to Hailstorm After Second Half Scoring Spree". Greenville Triumph SC.
  8. ^ Humphrey, Kaley (April 25, 2023). "Four Triumph Players earn Team of the Week Honors". Greenville Triumph SC.
  9. ^ "D.C. United Selects Jonah Biggar with the 70th Overall Selection in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft". D.C. United. December 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ballek and Biggar Make Program History, Taken in MLS SuperDraft". South Carolina Gamecocks. December 20, 2024.
  11. ^ Jonah Biggar at Soccerway