Jon Champion

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jon Champion
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	May 23, 1965(1965-05-23)
Age	59
Birthplace	Harrogate
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Taurus

Jon Champion Biography

Jon Champion is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on May 23, 1965 in Harrogate, England, United Kingdom. A soccer-related commentator who is well-known for his coverage of League Cup and Premiere League games. He was the official commentator on ESPN’s coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. United States’ coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on ESPN.

He and Chris Waddle announced the FA Cup Final in May 2011. as well as He and Chris Waddle announced the FA Cup Final in May 2011. announced the FA Cup Final in May 2011.

Champion joined BBC Sport in the late 1980s and worked as a football commentator on BBC Radio Five Live between 1992 and 1996. He worked alongside Alan Green, Mike Ingham, Ron Jones, Rob Hawthorne and Jonathan Legard covering Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Football League matches for the network. During this time Champion commentated on the 1994 and 1996 Division One Play-Off Finals, and the 1996 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Ajax. His fellow commentator on that evening was future ITV colleague Peter Drury.

In 1995 an opportunity arose to further Champion’s career at the BBC. John Motson took a three-month break from his role as a commentator on Match of the Day, allowing Champion to be drafted in to cover. Champion spent the whole of the 1995–1996 season combining his Five Live duties with appearances as a commentator on Match of the Day. He was successful enough to move across to TV permanently the following season, after Clive Tyldesley left the BBC and rejoined ITV.

David, his father. David He was director of the Bootham School.

Jon Champion Net Worth

Jon Champion is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Champion 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The man was born in Harrogate and started his broadcasting career at BBC Sport in the 80’s.

He is also his voice for Konami’s “Pro Evolution Soccer” series of video games. was his first voice in the year 2008.

Jon Champion (born 23 May 1965 in Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire) is a sports commentator currently working for ESPN. Champion is a well-established and experienced commentator who has also worked for the BBC and ITV over the last 20 years. Champion currently covers international football and Major League Soccer for ESPN. His broadcast partner for international matches is Stewart Robson, while he works with Taylor Twellman for MLS. His late father David Champion was the deputy headmaster of the independent school Bootham School, York. Jon’s commentaries can also be heard on the worldwide feed of many Premier League and League Cup matches around the globe.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jon Champion Dating?

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Champion was selected as a commentator for ITV at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. For the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil he commentated for ESPN’s coverage in the U.S.

Facts & Trivia

Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jon Champion celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.

Who supports Jon Champion?

Sky’s Miles Harrison led ITV’s commentary team, but Champion was used all the way through the tournament, commentating on both the semi-final between South Africa and Argentina and the 3rd-place play-off between Argentina and France. He is a fan of York City , whom he still visits to support.

When did Jon Champion start commentary?

Champion began his broadcasting career with BBC Radio in the 1980s , covering his first World Cup in Italy at the age of just 25. In 1995, he was invited to join the commentary team on the iconic BBC TV show ‘Match of the Day’.

Who is the best commentator in English Premier League?

Martin Tyler is probably the most recognizable English football commentator of all. He has worked for Premier League Productions, Sky Sports and Fox Australia throughout his long-standing career.

Where is John champion now?

Jonathan Martin Champion (born 23 May 1965) is a British sports commentator currently working for ESPN. Champion is a well-established and experienced commentator who has also worked for the BBC and ITV over the last 20 years. Champion currently covers international football and Major League Soccer for ESPN/ABC.

Who is the commentator on Sky Sports football?

Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator. He has worked as a commentator for Sky Sports since 1990, covering the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, as well as other domestic and international competitions.