Biography
Who is Robbie Fowler?
Early life and beginnings
Robbie Fowler was born in Toxteth, United Kingdom, on April 9, 1975. During his childhood, he was known as Robert Ryder, taking his mother's surname. He grew up in the inner city area of Liverpool and was present in Toxteth during the 1981 riots at the age of six. As a young boy, he was a supporter of Everton and attended their matches.
His football development began with the schoolboy team Thorvald. During his time there, he once scored 16 goals in a single 26-0 victory. Despite his early support for Everton, he signed with Liverpool as a youth player in 1991. He signed professional terms with the club on his 17th birthday in 1992.
Rise to fame at Liverpool
Robbie Fowler made his first-team involvement for Liverpool in January 1993. He scored on his competitive debut in a League Cup match against Fulham in September 1993. Two weeks later, he scored five goals in the second leg at Anfield, becoming the fourth player in club history to achieve this feat in a senior game. He scored his first league hat-trick against Southampton in October 1993.
His scoring continued at a high rate, and he helped Liverpool win the 1995 League Cup. Between 1995 and 1997, he scored over 30 goals in three consecutive seasons. He earned the nickname God from the Anfield crowd and was named PFA Young Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. He was part of a group of players the press called the Spice Boys, which included teammates Steve McManaman and Stan Collymore.
Professional career and transfers
Robbie Fowler left Liverpool to play for Leeds United and Manchester City. He returned to Liverpool for a period in 2006 before moving to Cardiff City. He played for Cardiff for one year and then transferred to Blackburn Rovers on a short-term contract. In 2008, he left Blackburn to play in Australia for North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory.
In 2011, he joined the Thai club Muangthong United. He served as both a player and later as a player-manager there until his retirement in 2012. After his playing days ended, he moved into coaching roles. He managed Brisbane Roar in Australia, East Bengal in India, and Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.
International duty and playing style
Robbie Fowler represented England at the international level on 26 occasions. He scored 7 goals for his country throughout his career. He was included in the squads for Euro 1996, Euro 2000, and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
As a player, he was known as a natural finisher who predominantly used his left foot. He is the ninth-highest goalscorer in the history of the Premier League. Many peers and analysts described him as one of the most capable strikers of his era, often scoring from various angles and distances.
Birthday and age
Robbie Fowler was born on April 9, 1975, which makes Robbie 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Robbie shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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