Biography
Who is Peter Shilton?
Early life
Peter Shilton grew up in Leicester, United Kingdom, where he attended King Richard III Boys School. As a thirteen-year-old pupil, he began training at the schoolboy level with his local club, Leicester City, in 1963. He quickly caught the eye of the team's first-choice goalkeeper, Gordon Banks, who noted his early promise to the coaching staff.
In May 1966, at the age of sixteen, Peter made his senior debut for Leicester against Everton. His potential was so apparent that the management soon sold Banks to Stoke City to clear the path for their teenage prodigy. He soon settled into the starting lineup and even scored a goal directly from a clearance at The Dell against Southampton in October 1967.
Career highlights
Peter joined Nottingham Forest under the management of Brian Clough. During his time at the club, he won two European Cups, a European Super Cup, the First Division championship, and the Football League Cup. He conceded just eighteen goals in thirty-seven league appearances during one standout championship-winning campaign and won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
Representing his country, Peter played at the FIFA World Cup in 1982, 1986, and 1990, alongside the UEFA European Championship in 1980 and 1988. He played in seventeen finals matches and shares the record of ten clean sheets in World Cup finals matches with French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez. With one hundred twenty-five caps, he is England's joint most-capped male player alongside Harry Kane.
Later career and personal life
Peter later played for clubs including Stoke City, Southampton, Derby County, Plymouth Argyle, Wimbledon, Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City, West Ham United, and Leyton Orient. He reached the milestone of one thousand league appearances on December 22, 1996, while playing for Leyton Orient against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Standing one hundred eighty-three centimeters tall, Peter is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He has a child named Sam Shilton. Throughout his life, he has faced personal challenges, including a well-documented gambling addiction and a conviction for drink-driving.
Birthday and age
Peter Shilton was born on September 18, 1949, which makes Peter 77 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Peter shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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