Joseph Gaetjens

Date of birth19 March 1924
Place of birthPort-au-Prince, Haiti
NationalityAmerican
PositionForward

Joseph Edouard Gaetjens was a Haitian soccer player who played for the United States national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in the 1–0 upset of England. He also played one match for Haiti in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1949-50 USA FA Tour 1
1949-50 USA FIFA World Cup 2
1
1950-51 USA FIFA World Cup 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
19 Jun 1950 USA v England L 0-1 FA Tour
25 Jun 1950 Spain v USA L 3-1 FIFA World Cup Finals group 2
29 Jun 1950 USA v England W 1-0 FIFA World Cup Finals group 2
02 Jul 1950 Chile v USA L 5-2 FIFA World Cup Finals group 2


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.