Dida Armstrong
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 6, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting JAX | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2020 | The STEM Preparatory Academy | ||
| 2020–2022 | AFC 615 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | St. Louis City 2 | 62 | (4) |
| 2026– | Sporting JAX | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Dida Armstrong is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Sporting JAX.
Early life and education
[edit]Dida Armstrong was born on April 6, 2004[1] in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.[2] He comes from a family with connections to professional soccer. His father, Desmond, is a former United States national team defender, who was the first U.S.-born Black player to appear in a FIFA World Cup, and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012.[3] Dida's brother Ezra, is also a professional player.[4]
Armstrong played soccer in high school while at the STEM Preparatory Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.[4]
Club career
[edit]St. Louis City 2
[edit]Armstrong joined St. Louis City 2, the MLS Next Pro affiliate of St. Louis City SC, in 2022. He has made multiple appearances for the club, playing primarily as a forward. By 2025, Armstrong had featured in over 60 matches and scored several goals in league competition.[4][5]
Sporting JAX
[edit]In December 2025, Armstrong was announced as one of the first two signings for the newly formed Sporting JAX men's team, set to compete in the USL Championship beginning with the 2026 season. He was signed alongside forward Luc Granitur, marking a key moment for the expansion club's inaugural roster. For his time with Sporting JAX, he will switch to a defensive role.[4][3]
Media appearances
[edit]Armstrong appeared as a contestant on Fear Factor: House of Fear, a reboot of the reality competition series that premiered on Fox on January 14. Armstrong was one of 14 contestants competing in fear-based challenges filmed in a remote location in Canada and hosted by Johnny Knoxville, with a $200,000 grand prize at stake.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Armstrong supports Manchester City and is an avid gamer.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Dida Armstrong". mlsnextpro. April 9, 2025. Archived from the original on April 19, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Mac, Zaria (January 9, 2026). "From the pitch to primetime". STLAmerican.com. St. Louis American. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- 1 2 "Sporting Club Jacksonville unveils Dida Armstrong, Luc Granitur as first signings". USL Championship. December 20, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Freeman, Clayton. "Sporting Jax men begin with UNF striker, second-generation defender". Jacksonville.com. The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ Freeman, Clayton (December 15, 2025). "Sporting Jax first men's soccer signings Dida Armstrong, Luc Granitur". Jacksonville News. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Ep 17: Sideline Sitdown with Dida Armstrong". YouTube.com. CITY Refs. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- People from Rutherfordton, North Carolina
- Soccer players from North Carolina
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football forwards
- Men's association football defenders
- St. Louis City 2 players
- MLS Next Pro players
- Sporting Club Jacksonville players
- USL Championship players
- 2004 births