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My Take
What I admire about Cobi Jones is how he carved out a soccer career in a country that long treated the sport as an afterthought. Standing just 170 cm, he relied on relentless energy rather than size, and that grit clearly translated into a smart, articulate second act. His move into broadcasting on Apple TV and beyond feels earned, not gifted. To me he represents a generation of American players who legitimized the game from the inside out, and his continued presence as a thoughtful analyst keeps that legacy visible. I genuinely respect builders like him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cobi Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- コビ・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- こび・じょーんず
- Born
- June 16, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Westlake High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cobi Jones born?
Born June 16, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Cobi Jones from?
Cobi Jones is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Cobi Jones do?
Cobi Jones works as association football player, sports commentator, association football coach.
How tall is Cobi Jones?
Cobi Jones is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.