Kevin Keegan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kevin Keegan
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1951(1951-02-14)
Age	73
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kevin Keegan Biography

Kevin Keegan is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 14, 1951 in England, England, United Kingdom. Forward who scored 21 goals for the English national team from 1972 to 1982 and spent his club career with six different teams, most notably Liverpool from 1971 to 1977, with whom he scored 68 goals in 230 appearances.

He and Gary Lineker were both dominant British goal-scorers in the 1980s.

Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE (born 14 February 1951) is an English former football player and manager. A forward, he played for several clubs, including Newcastle United, Southampton, Liverpool and Hamburger SV. He went on to manage Newcastle United, Fulham and Manchester City, winning promotion as champions in his first full season at all three clubs, and also the England national team.

At the age of 15 Keegan started work at Pegler Brass Works as an office clerk; though Keegan admitted he was more of a tea boy and a messenger than an office clerk. Whilst working at Pegler, Keegan continued playing Saturday afternoon football for his local youth club Enfield House and playing Sunday morning football for the Lonsdale Hotel. It was whilst he was at Pegler that a colleague of Keegan, named Harry Holland, asked Keegan if he fancied a go at playing for the Peglers Works reserves on a Saturday morning; down beaten Keegan accepted the offer to play for the reserve team. His chance at professional football did not come at Pegler Works reserves, but came when he was playing Sunday morning league football. When Keegan was playing for the Lonsdale Hotel in a match against Woodfield Social in 1966, Keegan was marked by an older player, in his mid 30s, called Bob Nellis. After playing against Keegan, Nellis became impressed by the ability of Keegan. Nellis had some contacts at Scunthorpe United, and in turn offered Keegan a trial at fourth division Scunthorpe United – one of just two professional sides in the division. This trial would lead to the Scunthorpe manager Ron Ashman giving Keegan his first contract in professional football.

He was born in Armthorpe, Doncaster, England.

Kevin Keegan Net Worth

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

He made his professional debut with Scunthorpe United in 1968 after spending a year in the club’s youth system.

He became a manager after retirement, leading the English national team from 1999 to 2000 and Manchester City from 2001 to 2005.

His ancestors arrived in Newcastle from Ireland. In 1909, his grandfather Frank, an inspector, heroically saved lives in the West Stanley Pit disaster. His father Joe and uncle Frank were Newcastle United fans. His father was a man who liked a bet and a pint of beer, and his favourite Newcastle footballers were Hughie Gallacher and Jackie Milburn. His father Joe though, never saw Keegan play for Newcastle. His father Joe moved to Armthorpe in Doncaster to work in a colliery. His father would marry Doris and they would go on to have three children, Mary who was two years Keegan’s senior, Kevin Keegan, and Mike.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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On 14 August 1971, Keegan made his Liverpool debut against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, scoring after 12 minutes. Keegan made his debut at under-23 level later in 1971. His full debut in a World Cup qualifier against Wales at Ninian Park. Keegan’s first goal for his country also came in a game against Wales in Cardiff. This time it was a British Home Championship match that England won 2–0 on 11 May 1974, his third full cap. Shankly had told Keegan he would play for England 18 month before it happened.

Facts & Trivia

Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Kevin Keegan celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

In 1971, he attracted the attention of Liverpool’s head scout Geoff Twentyman, whose opinion was held in high regard by manager Bill Shankly. After Twentyman’s recommendation, Liverpool made an offer for Keegan and this offer was accepted by Scunthorpe United. After Scunthorpe had agreed to the fee Keegan was driven the four hours to Bill Shankly’s office by manager Ron Ashman who was determined to get a cash influx for Scunthorpe United. Prior to the journey Keegan’s father prompted Keegan to not sell himself cheap. Keegan then haggled a contract worth £50 a week from Shankly, after Shankly had originally offered him £45. Ashman, sensing a cash windfall may fall through, was at one stage aghast at Keegan’s negotiation game. On the drive back to Scunthorpe Ashman was critical of Keegan’s bluff that he was almost earning £45 a week at a fourth division football club.

Top Facts about Kevin Keegan

1. Kevin Keegan played for Liverpool, Hamburg and Newcastle United.
2. He won the Ballon d’Or twice in 1978 and 1979.
3. Keegan scored 21 goals in 63 appearances for England.
4. Managed Newcastle United, Fulham, Manchester City and England national team.
5. His managerial career win percentage is over 50%.
6. Keegan led Newcastle to Premier League runners-up twice.
7. He was named Premier League Manager of the Month three times.
8. In his playing career, he won three European Cups with Liverpool.
9. Keegan was inducted into English Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
10. He retired from football management in 2008 after a spell at Newcastle United

Why did Keegan leave Liverpool?

After 323 appearances and exactly 100 goals , Keegan left Liverpool. He had been made offers from clubs across Europe, and chose to join Hamburger SV in the West German Bundesliga for £500,000. Liverpool replaced him with Kenny Dalglish.

Why did Kevin Keegan leave Newcastle?

“For the first time, I was not enjoying the job,” Keegan revealed in his autobiography years later. “I no longer had the same enthusiasm going into training and that, I must clarify, had nothing to do with the players.

Is Kevin Keegan still married?

Kevin Keegan was born on February 14, 1951 in Armthorpe, Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for English Premier League 1995/1996 (1995), Football’s 47 Best Worst Songs (2018) and ESPN UK: Barclays Premier League (2009). He has been married to Jean since September 23, 1974.

Was Kevin Keegan good?

He was named the Football Writers’ Association’s Player of the Year in 1976 after the Reds’ second league and UEFA Cup double in just four campaigns. Kev- mania was in full swing. “Kevin came to Liverpool and developed into one of the best players – and one of the most famous men – in the country ,” says Callaghan.

Is Keegan leaving EastEnders?

Keegan Baker is leaving EastEnders soon , as the actor who plays him, Zack Morris, recently confirmed his exit from the BBC soap.