John Barnes

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Barnes
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 7, 1963(1963-11-07)
Age	61
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Scorpio

John Barnes Biography

John Barnes is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on November 7, 1963 in England, England, United Kingdom. Jamaican-born English left-winger who played in the Premier League for Newcastle United and Liverpool and internationally for England. He went on to become a commentator for ESPN and SuperSport.

His father named him after legendary Welsh footballer John Charles.

John Charles Bryan Barnes MBE (born 7 November 1963) is a Jamaican born, English international former professional footballer and manager. He currently works as a commentator and pundit for ESPN and SuperSport. Initially a quick, skilful left winger, he moved to central midfield later in his career. He won two league titles with Liverpool with whom he also won two cup finals at Wembley. He was also a FA Cup runner-up with Watford, Liverpool and Newcastle United. He earned 79 caps for England.

Barnes’ father was a huge squash and football fan who encouraged his son to pursue sports, having named him after Welsh footballer John Charles. Ken Barnes, who was promoted to Colonel in 1973, was appointed Defence adviser to the High Commission of Jamaica, London (1976–1981) and Barnes moved to London with his family in January 1976 when he was 12 years old. He attended the rugby-playing St Marylebone Grammar School then a short stint at Haverstock School, Camden Town. While at school he played four years of youth football at the Stowe Boys Club in Paddington.

His parents are Frances Jeanne Hill and Roderick Kenrick Barnes. He was married to Suzy Barnes from 1991 until 2001. In 2006, he married Andrea Barnes. He has a total of six children.

John Barnes Net Worth

John Barnes is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Barnes 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his youth career with Stowe Boys Club.

After his playing career was over, he went on to manage Jamaica’s national team.

Barnes was born in Jamaica, to Roderick Kenrick “Ken” Barnes (a Trinidadian) and Frances Jeanne Hill (a Jamaican). Ken Barnes hailed from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago emigrating to Jamaica in 1956 as a member of the West India Regiment. He joined the Jamaica Defence Force when formed after the nation’s 1962 independence when he was initially commanding officer of the 1st Battalion Jamaica Regiment. In 1973 he was promoted to colonel remaining in the army until retiring in 1989. While in the army, he was a semi-professional footballer for a Jamaican league club and also captained the Jamaican national team. Barnes spent his early childhood living in Jamaica’s biggest military base, playing football and living a disciplined life. His father was president of the Jamaica Amateur Swimming Association and later formed Jamaica’s first bobsleigh team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

John Barnes height 5 ft 11 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Barnes Dating?

According to our records, John Barnes married to Andrea Barnes , Suzy Barnes. As of December 1, 2023, John Barnes’s is not dating anyone.

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Barnes was born and initially raised in Jamaica as the son of a military officer from Trinidad and Tobago and a Jamaican mother. He moved to London with his family when he was 12 years old. Barnes joined Watford aged 17 in 1981 before playing 296 competitive games for them scoring 85 goals. He was a Watford 1984 FA Cup Final runner-up. He debuted for England in 1983 and in 1987 joined Liverpool for £900,000.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Barnes celebrates birthday on November 7 of every year.

At the time of Barnes’ international career, FIFA’s national team eligibility criteria allowed British passport holders to represent one of the British football associations if they had no blood ties to the United Kingdom. In 1983, while a Watford player, Barnes was approached by the Scottish Football Association to represent Scotland. Barnes had already planned to represent England where he had lived since the age of 12. Barnes said: “the only reason I played for England was because they were the first to ask…if Scotland had asked [first]…You go and play for Scotland.”

What team did Barnes play for?

Personal information
1981–1987| Watford| (65)
1987–1997| Liverpool| (84)
1997–1999| Newcastle United| (6)
1999| Charlton Athletic| (0)

What accent does John Barnes have?

Accent. Barnes’ crazy accent , which is nearly impossible to impersonate, has been equated to someone banging on sheet metal with a half melted Wellington Boot.

Did Barnes play for Liverpool?

By the time his mentor was replaced by Dave Bassett in 1987, Barnes had already agreed to go to Liverpool. His move to Anfield was confirmed in 1987 for a fee of £900,000.

What was John Barnes shirt number?

Just as the No. 7 shirt will always be associated with Kenny Dalglish, the No. 10 will forever belong to Barnes.

How tall is John Barnes?

5′ 11″