Michael Chopra

: January 4, 2024
: Soccer Player

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Michael Chopra Biography
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Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Chopra
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1983(1983-12-23)
Age	41
Birthplace	Newcastle upon Tyne
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Michael Chopra Biography

Name	Michael Chopra
Birthday	Dec 23
Birth Year	1983
Place Of Birth	Newcastle upon Tyne
Home Town	England
Birth Country	United Kingdom
Birth Sign	Sagittarius
Parents	Minty Chopra, Sharon Chopra
Spouse	Heather Swan

Michael Chopra is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 23, 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. When he started his professional career at Newcastle United in 2000, Striker became the Premier League’s first Indian-American player.

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Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Chopra attended Gosforth High School in Newcastle, and owing to his goal-scoring exploits there, and later with the Montagu Boys’ Club, was recruited to the Newcastle United academy in July 1993. Being an unused substitute for Newcastle in a Premier League match against Charlton Athletic in October 2002, Chopra signed a three-year contract with the club on 30 October.

Chopra has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-20 levels. He played in the 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Championship and the 2002 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

In 2008, he briefly wed Heather Swan.

Michael Chopra Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Soccer Player
House	Living in own house.

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

From 1997 to 1999, he made 10 appearances in the English U16 team.

In 2006, he set a Premier League record in terms of fastest substitute score. He scored a goal in just 15 seconds.

Rocky Michael Chopra (born 23 December 1983) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height	5 ft 9 in

Michael Chopra height 5 ft 9 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Chopra Dating?

According to our records, Michael Chopra married to Heather Swan. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Chopra’s is not dating anyone.

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After becoming frustrated at his failure to make an impact at Newcastle, Chopra signed for Cardiff City in June 2006 for £500,000. On his decision to leave Newcastle, Chopra stated that he had shown loyalty to the club and expressed his desire to receive the same loyalty from the club. He also added that he would love to return to Newcastle in the future. During the season, Chopra scored 22 goals in 44 matches. He helped the club remain top of the Championship throughout September, earning the Championship Player of the month for September. He was also featured in the PFA Team of the season (an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football).

Facts & Trivia

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

He has represented England at the under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-20 levels. In 2006, he scored what was then the fastest goal by a substitute in Premier League history, scoring after being on the pitch for 15 seconds. With an Indian father, he was also the first player of Indian parentage to play and score in the Premier League. A gambling addiction made him fall in severe debt and he had to seek professional help to overcome his addiction.

Top Facts about Michael Chopra

Michael Chopra is a retired English footballer.
He played as a striker for various clubs including Newcastle United and Cardiff City.
Chopra scored 130 goals in his professional career.
He was born on December 23, 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Chopra has Indian heritage through his father’s side.
He represented the England U-21 team in international matches.
In 2008, he became the first British footballer to play for an Indian club (Kerala Blasters).
Chopra struggled with gambling addiction during his career.
His highest goal-scoring season was with Cardiff City in 2009-2010 (22 goals).
After retiring from football, he pursued a career as a horse racing trainer and owner.

Is Michael Chopra Indian?

Chopra, who is the only Indian-origin player to have played in the English Premier League for Newcastle and Sunderland, recently expressed his desire to play for India.