Biography
Who is David Seaman?
Early life and education
David Seaman was born in Rotherham, United Kingdom. He attended Kimberworth Comprehensive School during his youth. As a young boy, he supported Leeds United.
His professional football path began at Leeds United, though he was not signed by the manager at that time. He later moved to Peterborough United in August 1982 for a fee of £4,000.
Professional club career
In October 1984, Birmingham City signed him for £100,000. He later moved to Queens Park Rangers in August 1986 for a transfer fee of £225,000. It was while playing for QPR that he received his first call for the England national team in November 1988.
David joined Arsenal in 1990 for a fee of £1.3 million, which set a record for a goalkeeper at the time. During his tenure with the club, he won three league championships in 1991, 1998, and 2002. He also secured four FA Cups and a League Cup. His trophy collection includes the 1994 European Cup Winners Cup.
After his successful period at Arsenal, he played for Manchester City in the Premier League. He eventually retired from professional football in January 2004 following a recurring shoulder injury. In June 2012, he took on a role as a goalkeeping coach for Wembley.
England and international achievements
David Seaman earned 75 caps for the England national team. He represented his country in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups, as well as Euro 96 and Euro 2000. He is the third-most capped goalkeeper in English history.
His international appearances spanned fifteen consecutive years. This achievement established a national record that was later equalled by Rio Ferdinand. He made his debut under manager Bobby Robson during a match against Saudi Arabia in November 1988.
Personal details and physical attributes
Standing at 193 cm, he was a well-known presence on the pitch. Although he is left-handed, he used his right foot for kicking and his right arm for throwing the ball. He was often recognized by his ponytail and moustache.
Throughout his career, David Seaman made over 1,000 professional appearances. In 1997, he received an MBE for his services to football. He was also nominated for the 1998 Ballon d'Or award.
Birthday and age
David Seaman was born on September 19, 1963, which makes David 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. David shares the date with 70 other famous people.
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