Michael Owen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Owen
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 14, 1979(1979-12-14)
Age	45
Birthplace	Chester
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Michael Owen Biography

Michael Owen is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 14, 1979 in Chester, Virginia, United States. British soccer player who joined Liverpool F.C. In 1996, he joined Liverpool F.C., where he also played for Manchester United, Stoke City, and Real Madrid.

From 2009 to 2012, he played with He played alongside Wayne Rooney on Manchester United from 2009 to 2012. at Manchester United.

In the 1995–96 season, Owen played for Liverpool’s youth team even though he was still at Lilleshall. Most of the players were 18, but Owen was only 16. He scored a hat-trick against FA Youth Cup holders Manchester United in the quarter-finals, scoring the winner in extra time. Owen subsequently scored another hat-trick in a 4–2 win in the first leg of the semi against Crystal Palace. Liverpool were 3–0 down after only 50 minutes in the second leg, but with Owen taking control of the match and scoring twice, the team ran out as 7–5 winners. Liverpool faced West Ham United in the final, played over two legs as well. West Ham hadn’t lost in 24 consecutive games, boasting future England stars Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard. Owen missed the first leg at Upton Park as he was on tour duty with the England under-16 team in the European youth championship in Austria. He returned for the second-leg where Liverpool had fallen behind early but Owen equalised with his eleventh goal in five cup matches and Liverpool won the match 2–1. It was the first time Liverpool had won the FA Youth Cup in the club’s history and Owen was widely considered the star of the FA Cup campaign.

The son of former footballer Terry Owen, Owen was born in Chester and began his senior career at Liverpool in 1996. He progressed through the Liverpool youth team and scored on his debut in May 1997. In his first full season in the Premier League, he finished as joint top scorer with 18 goals. He repeated this the following year and was Liverpool’s top goal-scorer from 1997–2004, gaining his name as a proven goal-scorer despite suffering from a recurring hamstring injury. In 2001, Liverpool won a cup treble of the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and Football League Cup, and Owen was the recipient of the Ballon d’Or. He went on to score 118 goals in 216 appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool, and 158 goals in 297 total appearances. Regarded as one of the greatest Liverpool players, Owen came 14th in the “100 Players Who Shook The Kop”, an official Liverpool fan poll. In 2004, Owen was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players.

Louise Bonsall was his wife. He is the father of four children.

Michael Owen Net Worth

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

He was allowed to play against older competitors with the guidance of his PE teacher as a child.

In 1998 and 1999, he was awarded the Premier League Golden Boot Award.

Michael James Owen (born 14 December 1979) is an English former footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team. Since retiring from football in 2013, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner and regularly features as a sports pundit and commentator.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Owen height 5 ft 8 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Owen Dating?

According to our records, Michael Owen married to Louise Bonsall. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Owen’s is not dating anyone.

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Owen’s youthful enthusiasm, pace and talent made him a popular player across the country, and many fans were keen for him to be selected for the 1998 World Cup in France. In a pre-World Cup friendly against Morocco, Owen scored his first goal for England. The goal also made him the youngest ever player to have scored for England, until his record was surpassed by Wayne Rooney in 2003.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Owen celebrates birthday on December 14 of every year.

Owen played for England at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups and the 2000 and 2004 UEFA European Championships. He scored goals in all but one of these tournaments, making him the only player ever to have scored in four major tournaments for England. He is one of only eleven England players to have appeared in three World Cups.

Top Facts about Michael Owen

1. Michael Owen scored 150 Premier League goals.
2. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2001.
3. Owen played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.
4. He scored a famous goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
5. Owen retired from professional football in 2013.
6. He made his debut for Liverpool at age 17.
7. Owen was England’s youngest ever player at age 18.
8. He scored a hat-trick against Germany in the 2001 World Cup qualifiers.
9. Owen won two FA Cups and one UEFA Cup with Liverpool.
10. He also played for Newcastle United and Stoke City.

What does Michael Owen do for a living now?

Since retiring from football in 2013, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner and regularly features as a sports pundit and commentator. The son of former footballer Terry Owen, Owen was born in Chester and began his senior career at Liverpool in 1996.

Why did Michael Owen retire?

NationalityEnglish
Premier League Teams Played for| Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Stoke City

Who is Michael Owen's wife?

Louise Bonsall

How much is Michael Owen worth in pounds?

According to The Richest, Michael Owen has a net worth of approximately £35 million. A young star as a footballer, Owen was quickly one of the highest- paid players in the Premiership (as it was called then). Following the Golden Boot, Liverpool handed Owen a contract worth several million per season in 1997.

Who is Doughnut masked singer?

MICHAEL OWEN was unveiled as Doughnuts on The Masked Singer on Saturday night to send social media into meltdown. The 42-year-old made it to the sixth week on the hit ITV show, but was sent packing in a double elimination alongside actress Jaime Winstone.