Shay Given

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shay Given
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 20, 1976(1976-04-20)
Age	48
Birthplace	Lifford
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Aries

Shay Given Biography

Shay Given is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 20, 1976 in Lifford, Ireland. Republic of Ireland goalkeeper was twice awarded as the FAI Senior International Player of the Year in 2005 and in 2006.

He became pals with his the former teammate He became good friends with former teammate Gary Speed..

His performances for Celtic’s youth team did bring him to the attention of Blackburn Rovers manager Kenny Dalglish, and he signed for the English side on a free transfer in the summer of 1994.

Born in Lifford, County Donegal, Given’s footballing career began at local amateur side Lifford Celtic where he shot to notoriety for conceding seven goals on his debut. He was propelled into the limelight when he played in an FAI Junior Cup semi-final for Lifford Celtic. At 14, his performances for the club attracted attention from Celtic, and he was invited to train with their youth side during a pre-season tour of Ireland in 1991. Given signed for the club a year later. Despite being named to the substitutes bench for the Old Firm derby against Rangers on 1 January 1994, Given never made a first-team appearance.

He was married Jane Cunningham in 2001; they had two kids together.

Shay Given Net Worth

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

He first began participating in Celtic F.C. youth team at the age of 15.

He played for 12 years at Newcastle United and also played for Manchester City before signing with Aston Villa in 2011.

Séamus John James “Shay” Given (born 20 April 1976) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the goalkeeper coach at Derby County.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shay Given height 6 ft 1 in Shay weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shay Given Dating?

According to our records, Shay Given married to Jane Cunningham. As of December 1, 2023, Shay Given’s is not dating anyone.

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In November 1997, Given conceded a strange goal against Coventry City when, after collecting a cross, he rolled the ball out in preparation to make a long clearance. However, he had forgotten that Coventry striker Dion Dublin was still behind him, and Dublin quickly took advantage of the situation by rolling the ball into the empty net. The coincidence of the goalscorer’s name quickly led to the popular word game among football fans that Given “is the only Irishman who doesn’t know where Dublin is” and the goal itself is still regularly featured on lists compiled of bizarre goals.

Facts & Trivia

Shay Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Shay Given celebrates birthday on April 20 of every year.

Given submitted a written transfer request in December 2000, after failing to regain his place in the first team from Steve Harper after a thigh injury had ruled him out of a match against Leeds United. Manager Sir Bobby Robson stated at the time: “A lot of clubs have a very good goalkeeper and one who stands by. I think we have two keepers — and Harper is proving that — who can play in the Premiership”. The club rejected Given’s request, which was then withdrawn by the goalkeeper, who later stated that his “intention was simply to express [his] frustration at being left out of the team,” and that he “never had any intention of actually leaving the club.” An injury to Harper led to Given being recalled to the first team, and he kept his place for the rest of the season.

What does Shay Given do now?

In June 2018, Given was appointed goalkeeping coach at Derby County under new manager Frank Lampard. He retained his position when Phillip Cocu was appointed manager in July 2019.

Is Shay Given a Newcastle legend?

FORMER Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has been inducted into the Newcastle United Hall of fame.

How old is Shay Given?

46 years (April 20, 1976)

What team does Shay Given play for?

He signed Given for Newcastle in 1997. Shay Given made 463 appearances for Newcastle before moving to Manchester City in 2009. He spent 2 years with Manchester City before moving to Aston Villa in 2011. Shay joined Stoke City in 2015.

Who is Shay Given married to?

Jane Cunningham