Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer is the greatest striker to ever grace St James’ Park, and arguably the Premier League.
The prolific Geordie joined Newcastle United in the summer of 1996, for what was a world record £15 million. The hometown boy was a legendary name in the Premier League already – but it was at the Toon where he definitely cemented his legacy.
He spent 10 glorious years with the club, becoming the Premier League‘s record goalscorer in the process. He really is a player who will go down in history as one of the best to ever do it.
So, with this, here is everything you need to know about the simply sensational Shearer.
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How old is Alan Shearer?
Shearer was born on the 13th of August 1970, meaning he is 53 years old.
He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, which meant playing for the Newcastle squad fulfilled a dream of playing for his boyhood club.
Alan Shearer Stats
Shearer scored 361 goals across 699 games playing for three different clubs. He also obtained 93 assists in the process.
Alan Shearer Southampton Record
- Games: 132
- Goals: 32
- Assists: 2
Alan Shearer’s Blackburn Rovers Record
- Games: 162
- Goals: 123
- Assists: 33
Alan Shearer Newcastle United Record
- Games: 405
- Goals: 206
- Assists: 32
How many goals did Alan Shearer score for Newcastle in the Premier League?
Shearer scored a total of 148 goals for Newcastle in the Premier League. This brought him to a total of 260, which still to this day makes him the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer.
How many goals did Alan Shearer score for England?
Shearer scored 30 goals in 63 games for England. He also obtained 11 assists.
Alan Shearer England Record
- Games: 63
- Goals: 30
- Assists: 11
How many Premier League goals did Alan Shearer score in his career?
Shearer is the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer with 260 goals. This historic record was obtained over three clubs – Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle.
What was Alan Shearer’s celebration?
Shearer’s celebration, often referred to as the “Shearer celebration,” involved him raising both arms in the air with clenched fists after scoring a goal.
It was a simple yet iconic gesture that reflected his joy and satisfaction in finding the back of the net. This celebration became synonymous with his prolific goal-scoring career.
Alan Shearer Trophies
Shearer only won one major trophy in his career, and that was the 1994-95 Premier League title at Blackburn Rovers. However, he did win many individual accolades – which include:
- 5x Premier League Player of the Year (94/95, 96/97, 98/99, 99/00, 02/03)
- 1x Footballer of the Year (1994, England)
How tall is Alan Shearer?
Shearer is approximately 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall. The English forward was a menace in the air, and his height was a contributing factor to that.
Alan Shearer Net Worth
Shearer has an estimated net worth of £41.1 million ($52.5 million), according to The Richest. This has been accrued through his footballing career and now his new role as a pundit.
Alan Shearer’s Wife
Lainya Shearer is the wife of England football icon Alan Shearer. The couple got married in 1991 and have been together ever since. They were both just 20 years old.
Lainya is an entrepreneur and successful businesswoman in her own right but has maintained a relatively private life, with fewer public appearances compared to her famous husband. She has supported Alan throughout his football career and has been by his side through various personal and professional milestones.
They have three children together: two daughters named Chloe and Hollie, and a son named Will.
Alan Shearer’s Daughter
Alan is not the only famous Shearer in the family; Hollie Shearer has become quite the favourite on social media, amassing over 80,000 followers on Instagram.
Hollie describes herself as a singer/songwriter. She shares several clips of songs she has written, as well as videos of her own live performances.
She also likes to share photos of her boyfriend, who is professional England rugby player Joe Marchant.
Alan Shearer Twitter
You can find Shearer on Twitter/X under the handle @alanshearer. He is also on Instagram under the same name.
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