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Jordan Gruber

Jordan Gruber is an American former professional soccer player who moved to Israel and played for Israeli clubs.

born 1983Michigan high school scoring recordSilver medal at 2005 MaccabiahPlaying for Israeli soccer clubs

Born
12 September 1983, Beverly Hills
Occupation
association football player
Education
Michigan State University, Birmingham Groves High School

Jordan Gruber was born in 1983 in Beverly Hills

Jordan Gruber was born on September 12, 1983, in Beverly Hills, Michigan. His father Avi came from Israel and owns an auto repair business, and his mother is Abby Gruber.

He played soccer at Birmingham Groves High School. As a senior he set the Michigan high school record with 69 goals and added 21 assists. He also lettered in tennis that year.

He played forward for the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan State University. In September 2004 he was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.

In June 2005 he signed a six-month contract with OFK Beograd in Serbia. That year he won a silver medal with the United States team at the Maccabiah Games in Israel. In 2007 he moved to Israel under the Law of Return and played for Maccabi HaShikma Ramat Hen and Hapoel Marmorek.

Milestones in Jordan Gruber's life

  1. 1983

    Born in Beverly Hills, Michigan.

  2. 2004

    Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.

  3. 2005

    Signed with OFK Beograd.

  4. 2005

    Won a silver medal at the Maccabiah Games.

  5. 2007

    Moved to Israel under the Law of Return.

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