Gary Lineker British Footballer Born 1960 in Leicester
Gary Lineker · association football player and sports commentator · British
Biography
British footballer Gary Lineker was born on 30 November 1960 in Leicester. He is listed with England men's national association football team (1984–1992) and Leicester City F.C. (1978–1985) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at King's College London and The City of Leicester College.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a forward. The earliest team listed is Leicester City F.C., from 1976. His 8 listed teams include England men's national association football team, Leicester City F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. The longest stint listed is 8 years with England men's national association football team. At England men's national association football team (1984–1992), his team-mates on record include David Seaman, Lee Dixon and Ian Wright. Nagoya Grampus team-mates from the same years include Tetsuo Nakanishi. Gary Lineker has 6 screen credits too, including The Match (2026) and The Lost World Cup (2011).
Recognition
He won the Officer of the Order of the British Empire. His other honours include the English Football Hall of Fame (2003) and the Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism (2022). In total, he has received 4 awards.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Danielle Lineker (2009 to 2016, divorced).
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1976–1978 | Leicester City F.C. | Forward |
| 1978–1985 | Leicester City F.C. | Forward |
| 1984–1992 | England men's national association football team | Forward |
| 1984 | England national association football B team | Forward |
| 1985–1986 | Everton F.C. | Forward |
| 1986–1989 | FC Barcelona | Forward |
| 1989–1992 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Forward |
| 1993–1994 | Nagoya Grampus | Forward |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism | Won | |
| 2003 | English Football Hall of Fame | Won | |
| James Joyce Awards | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won |
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Match | Film | |
| 2011 | The Lost World Cup | Film | |
| 2006– | Underground Ernie | TV series | |
| 2003 | The Day Britain Stopped | Film | |
| 2002 | Bend It Like Beckham | Film | |
| 1993 | Splitting Heirs | Film |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Gary Lineker?
Gary Lineker is 65 years old, born on 30 November 1960 in Leicester.
What is Gary Lineker known for?
Gary Lineker is a forward who has played for England men's national association football team and Leicester City F.C..
How tall is Gary Lineker?
Gary Lineker is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Gary Lineker’s nationality?
Gary Lineker is British, born in Leicester.
Who has Gary Lineker been married to?
Gary Lineker’s marriages on record are to Danielle Lineker (2009 to 2016).
Has Gary Lineker won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q47778), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Liton Ali · CC BY 2.0
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