- Category:
- Richest Athletes › Soccer Players
- Net Worth:
- $52.5 Million
- Birthdate:
- Aug 13, 1970 (53 years old)
- Birthplace:
- Gosforth
- Gender:
- Male
- Height:
- 6 ft (1.83 m)
- Profession:
- Coach, Football player
- Nationality:
- England
What is Alan Shearer's Net Worth?
Alan Shearer is an English retired soccer player who has a net worth of $52.5 million. Alan Shearer was born in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1970 to working class parents and played soccer throughout his schooling. Alan Shearer was offered a youth contract with Southhampton in 1986. He played for three teams during his professional soccer career. Alan Shearer was with Southhampton from 1988-1992, the Blackburn Rovers from 1992-1996, and Newcastle United from 1996-2006 as well as the England national team from 1992-2000. Alan Shearer is considered to be one of England's all-time best striker.
He holds the record for goals scored for both Newcastle and the Premier League. He retired from playing soccer in 2006 and worked as a pundit for the BBC, leaving in 2009 to manage Newcastle United's last eight games of the season. Alan Shearer, among other honors, has been the PFA Player of the Year in 1995 and 1997, the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994, the Premier League Player of the Month five times from 1994-2003, and the Premier League Player of the Season for 1994-1995. Alan Shearer and his wife Lainya have been married since 1991. The couple has three children.
