Michael Owen British Footballer Born 1979 in Chester
Michael Owen · association football player · British
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Biography
British footballer Michael Owen was born on 14 December 1979 in Chester. His club career on record includes England men's national association football team (1998–2021) and Liverpool F.C. (1995–2004).
Early life
He was born to Terry Owen. He studied at Idsall School and Hawarden High School.
Career
He is registered as a forward. He started out at Liverpool F.C. in 1995, according to the records. Beyond Liverpool F.C., he has played for England men's national association football team, Manchester United F.C. and Newcastle United F.C. England men's national association football team is where he stayed longest, 1998 to 2021. At England men's national association football team (1998–2021), his team-mates on record include Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand. Liverpool F.C. team-mates from the same years include Jamie Carragher, Robbie Fowler and Dietmar Hamann. Screen work on record covers 3 credits, including Goal II: Living the Dream (2007).
Recognition
Michael Owen received the Ballon d'Or in 2001. Further recognition came with a BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (1998).
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–2004 | Liverpool F.C. | Forward |
| 1997 | England national under-20 association football team | Forward |
| 1997 | England national under-21 association football team | Forward |
| 1998–2021 | England men's national association football team | Forward |
| 2004–2005 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Forward |
| 2005–2009 | Newcastle United F.C. | Forward |
| 2006–2007 | England national association football B team | Forward |
| 2009–2013 | Manchester United F.C. | Forward |
| 2012–2013 | Stoke City F.C. | Forward |
| England national under-16 association football team | Forward | |
| England national under-18 association football team | Forward |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ballon d'Or | Won | |
| 1998 | BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award | Won |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Film | |
| 2001 | Football | self | Film |
| 2000– | Hero to Zero | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Idsall School and Hawarden High School.
Michael Owen on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 530K @themichaelowen
- Engagement rate
- 1.03% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,284
- Average comments
- 164 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Michael Owen?
Michael Owen is 46 years old, born on 14 December 1979 in Chester.
What is Michael Owen known for?
Michael Owen is a forward who has played for England men's national association football team and Liverpool F.C..
How tall is Michael Owen?
Michael Owen is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What is Michael Owen’s nationality?
Michael Owen is British, born in Chester.
Has Michael Owen won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Ballon d'Or (2001).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q128829), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: David Seow · CC BY-SA 4.0
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