About Jacob Thomas
Born 1977. Jacob Thomas is an American association football player.
Jacob Thomas (born February 14, 1977) is an American former soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.
Career After one season of college soccer, playing for the Saint Louis University, Thomas played for the Austin Lone Stars in the USISL. In 1999 Thomas went to Germany and joined Dritte Liga club Eintracht Braunschweig where he played for the next five years, including one season in the 2. Bundesliga. In 2004, he moved to VfB Lübeck, where he remained for two seasons. On March 28, 2006, he was signed by the Columbus Crew. He was released after the 2009 season.
Personal life Thomas married his wife Franziska, the daughter of former Eintracht Braunschweig player Franz Merkhoffer, during his time in Braunschweig. Thomas has two sons, both soccer players.
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Who is Jacob Thomas?
American soccer player
When was Jacob Thomas born?
Jacob Thomas was born on 14 February 1977 in Austin.
What is Jacob Thomas's occupation?
Jacob Thomas is an association football player.
What nationality is Jacob Thomas?
Jacob Thomas is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jacob Thomas (soccer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Thomas. https://biography.guide/jacob-thomas-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jacob Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-thomas-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jacob Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-thomas-association-football-player/.
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