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Toronto FC: Jozy Altidore injury points to bigger problem

‘Dozy Jozy’ was often what now Toronto FC Designated Player and star centre-forward Jozy Altidore was called during his time in England. His lumbering style, which was accentuated by his weight problems, and propensity to miss easy chances inspired a nickname that was hardly the most complimentary of his skill set.

But for much of his time in the Premier League, it was an accurate, if harsh, moniker. He scored just two Premier League goals in his career, despite playing more than 3000 minutes across stints with Sunderland and Hull City. For any player, that is not a good record.