Richard Cresswell

January 4, 2024
Soccer Player

Quick Facts

Richard Cresswell
Full Name Richard Cresswell
Occupation Soccer Player
Date Of Birth Sep 20, 1977(1977-09-20)
Age 47
Birthplace Bridlington
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Virgo

Richard Cresswell Biography

Name Richard Cresswell
Birthday Sep 20
Birth Year 1977
Place Of Birth Bridlington
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Virgo

Richard Cresswell is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on September 20, 1977 in Bridlington, England, United Kingdom. Former striker who scored 121 goals in his 574-game career, which spans from 1995 to 2013, with teams such as Sheffield United and Preston North End.

He was a teammate with midfielder Michael Tong at Sheffield United.

Cresswell started playing for Bridlington Rangers at the age of eight before joining the York City youth system aged 14 in 1991. Having been top scorer for the Northern Intermediate League team for three consecutive seasons, he signed a professional contract on 15 November 1995. Cresswell made his first-team debut away to Brentford in a 2–0 defeat in the Second Division on 20 January

  1. He first scored for York with the second goal of a 2–2 draw away to Bradford City on 2 March 1996. This proved to be his only goal in the 1995–96 season, in which he made 17 appearances.

Cresswell started his career with York City in their youth system, making his first-team debut in a Second Division match in 1996. Having scored 19 goals for York in the 1998–99 season, he signed for Premier League club Sheffield Wednesday in 1999. After their relegation the following year, Cresswell joined Leicester City of the Premier League, but was loaned to First Division club Preston North End in 2001 and played for them in the 2001 First Division play- off Final. He signed for Preston permanently later that year. He had four full seasons with Preston, scoring a career best 21 goals in 2004–05, which culminated in defeat in the 2005 Championship play-off Final. Cresswell signed for Preston’s Championship rivals Leeds United in 2005, and endured a number of knee injuries while with them. He missed their defeat in the 2006 Championship play-off Final through suspension.

He was born in Bridlington (England).

Richard Cresswell Net Worth

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

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

He began his career in York City’s youth team before making his debut for the club’s senior side in 1995.

In 1999, he was part of four matches for the English U21 Team.

Richard Paul Wesley Cresswell (born 20 September 1977) is an English football coach and former professional player who played as a striker. He played in the Premier League and Football League for York City, Mansfield Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester City, Preston North End, Leeds United, Stoke City and Sheffield United.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 0 in

Richard Cresswell height 6 ft 0 in Richard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Richard Cresswell Dating?

According to our records, Richard Cresswell is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Cresswell’s is not dating anyone.

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Cresswell struggled to establish himself at Wednesday under manager Paul Jewell early in 2000–01, before he resumed playing in the Premier League after signing for Leicester City on 1 September 2000 for a fee of £750,000. Leicester were managed by Peter Taylor, who previously worked with Cresswell previously in the England national under-21 team. He made his debut in their 1–1 draw at home to Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Cup on 14 September 2000. He scored once in 13 appearances for Leicester, his goal coming against former club York in a 3–0 home win in the FA Cup third round on 6 January 2001, having failed to establish himself in the team.

Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Richard Cresswell celebrates birthday on September 20 of every year.

Cresswell married Zoe Chapman at Christ Church, Bridlington on 7 June 2003, with former York City teammate Jonathan Greening being his joint best man. He participated in a 170-mile bike ride during 2012 to raise money for a charity which helps children with Dravet’s syndrome, after his twin nieces were diagnosed with the disorder.

Is Charlie Cresswell related to Richard Cresswell?

Personal life. He is the son of former professional footballer Richard Cresswell , who played for Leeds United in the early 2000s and after retiring was part of the Leeds United academy coaching staff.

Who is Aaron Cresswell dad?

Richard Paul Wesley Cresswell (born 20 September 1977) is an English football coach and former professional player who played as a striker.

Is Cresswell a Scouser?

Defender Cresswell, 32, has been one of the stars of the Hammers’ season. But the Liverpool-born left-back is set to enter the final year of his London Stadium deal unless he is offered an extension beyond 2023. And the shrewd Scouser has already bought a house in his native Merseyside ready to set up base there.

Where is Charlie Cresswell from?

Preston, United Kingdom

Where did Aaron Cresswell grow up?

Born on 15 December 1989 in Liverpool in England , Cresswell started his youth career while playing for a local club, Tranmere Rovers. He played in the club’s junior team till 2008.

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