Biography
Who is Michael Owen?
Early life and schooling
Michael Owen was born on December 14, 1979, in Chester, United Kingdom, as the son of Jeanette and Terry Owen. His father was a professional footballer who played for clubs like Everton and Chester City, and introduced Michael to the sport at the age of seven. Growing up in a football-loving family, Michael quickly showed immense promise on the pitch during his school years.
He attended Rector Drew Primary School in Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales, and later studied at Hawarden High School. During his youth years, he broke numerous goal-scoring records for local school and area teams, including Deeside and Mold Alexandra. His exceptional talent soon caught the attention of major scouts, setting the stage for a professional football career.
Club career and Liverpool success
Michael Owen joined the Liverpool youth team after being scouted by club representatives. He signed a professional contract on his seventeenth birthday and made his senior debut against Wimbledon in May 1997, scoring in the match. During his time at Anfield, he became the club's youngest goalscorer and shared the Premier League Golden Boot in his first full season.
He scored 158 total goals in 297 appearances for Liverpool, helping the club win a cup treble in 2001 which included the UEFA Cup, FA Cup, and Football League Cup. He later played for Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Stoke City before announcing his retirement from professional playing at the end of the 2012 and 2013 season.
International career and awards
Internationally, Michael represented the England national team and became the country's youngest player and goalscorer at the time of his debut in 1998. His impressive performance at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which featured a memorable goal against Argentina, brought him global prominence. He played in multiple major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2000, the 2002 World Cup, Euro 2004, and the 2006 World Cup.
Throughout his career, he earned 89 caps for England and scored 40 goals. His individual achievements include winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2001 and receiving the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. After retiring from football, he pursued horse breeding and worked as a sports commentator and pundit.
Birthday and age
Michael Owen was born on December 14, 1979, which makes Michael 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Michael shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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