Alan Shearer Biography

Alan Shearer is an English football pundit and retired footballer who played as a striker. He was regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation.

Alan Shearer Age and Birthday

Shearer is 50 years as of 2020. He was born on the 13th of August, 1970, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He celebrates his birthday on the 13th of August every year.

Alan Shearer Height and weight

Alan stands at an average height of 1.83 meters tall (6feet 1inch) and weighs 77 kilograms (170 lbs). His other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Alan Shearer Education

He attended Gosforth Central Middle School and Gosforth High School. Growing up, Alan played on the streets of his hometown and was originally a midfielder because “it meant he could get more involved in the games”.

He captained his school team and helped a Newcastle City Schools team win a seven-a-side tournament at St James’ Park, before joining the amateur Wallsend Boys Club.

While there, he was spotted by Southampton’s scout Jack Hixon, which resulted in him spending his summers training with the club’s youth team, a time he would later refer to as “the making of me”.

Alan Shearer Family, Parent, and Sibling

He was born to parents Anne and sheet-metal worker Alan Shearer. His father, Shearer, encouraged him to play football in his youth, and he continued with the sports as he progressed through school.

Alan Shearer Wife and Children

He is happily married to his loving and supportive wife Lainya. Alan met her while playing for Southampton.

The two lived locally with her parents in the city during his second year at the club and were married on 8th June at St. James’ Church there.

The couple is blessed with three children. Additionally, Alan has described his wife as a quiet and reserved person who is uncomfortable with the public attention his fame sometimes brings.

Moreover, he cited not wanting to uproot his family as a key reason for remaining in England during his career, having had a chance to move to Juventus or Barcelona when leaving Blackburn.

His family accompanied him onto the pitch at St James’ Park as he pronounced a lap of honor following his testimonial match.

Alan Shearer Salary

Details pertaining to his annual salary are curently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Alan Shearer Net Worth

Alan has a net worth of $52.2 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football player. Through his various sources of income, Shearer has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Alan Shearer Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Alan.

Alan Shearer Wiki

• Full Names: Alan Shearer
• Popular As: Shearer
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: football pundit and retired footballer
• Nationality: English
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Alan Shearer Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 51 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: 13th of August,1970
• Place of Birth:  Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Birthday: August 13

Alan Shearer Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6feet 1inch
• Weight: 77kg
• Eye Color: blue
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Biceps Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Alan Shearer Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Anne
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating / Wife: Lainya
• Children: three

Alan Shearer Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $52.2 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Football pundit and retired footballer

Alan Shearer Career

He was regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. He was also regarded as one of the best players in the Premier League, he is the League’s record goalscorer.

Moreover, he was named Football Writers’ Association Players of the year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the year award in 1995.

He came third in both Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the year awards in 1996. In 2004, Alan was named by Pele in the FIFA 11 list of the world’s greatest living players.

He was one of the first two players inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021. Alan played his entire career in the top level of English football.

At Southampton in 1988, he started his career before moving to Blackburn Rovers in 1992, where he established himself as among the most prolific goalscorers in Europe.

At Blackburn, Shearer won the 1994-95 Premier League Golden Boots. He joined his hometown club Newcastle United in the summer of 1996 for a then-world record of £15 million.

Alan led this hometown club to the 1998 FA Cup and 1999 FA Cup finals, and eventually became the club’s all-time top scorer. Additionally, he retired at the end of the 2005-06 season.

It was after his retirement that he started working as a television pundit for the BBC. He briefly left his BBC role in 2009 to become Newcastle United’s manager in the last eight games of their 2008-2009 season, in an unsuccessful attempt to them from relegation.

Alan is a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), a Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, a Freeman of Newcastle upon Tyne, and an honorary Doctor of Civil Law of Northumbria and Newcastle Universities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alan Shearer

Who is Alan?

Alan is an English football pundit and retired footballer who played as a striker. He was regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation.

How old is Alan?

He was born on the 13th of August, 1970, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

How tall is Alan?

Alan stands at an average height of 1.83 meters tall (6feet 1inch) and weighs 77 kilograms (170 lbs).

Is Alan married?

He is happily married to his loving and supportive wife Lainya. Alan met her while playing for Southampton.

How much is Alan worth?

Alan has a net worth of $52.2 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football player. Through his various sources of income, Shearer has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Alan make?

Details pertaining to his annual salary are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Where does Alan live?

Because of security reasons, Alan has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Alan dead or alive?

Alan is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of himr being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Alan Now?

On 26 July 2009, Shearer played and scored in the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match, a charity match held at St James’ Park in tribute of Bobby Robson and in aid of his cancer charity the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. It proved to be Robson’s last public appearance, as he died five days later. On 15 October 2009, Shearer became the new patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

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