Shearer, Alan

Newcastle United & England

Birthdate: August 31, 1970
Birthplace: Newcastle, England
Height: 182 cms
Weight: 76 kgs
Position: Forward (Right)
Games & Goals with National Team: 50 caps, 23 goals (as of July 31, 1999)
International Debut: February 19, 1992 vs. France (W 2-0)

The most expensive player in the world before Ronaldo's move to Internazionale, Shearer move home to Tyneside from Balckburn Rovers for &pound15m on the eve of the 1996-97 season and took his place in Newcastle United's Hall of No.9 Legends even before he had kicked a ball. 28 goals in 39 appearances for United in 1996-97 did nothing to diminish his reputation as one of the world's finest goalscorers, and but for two injury lay-offs, he would very probably have extended his unique record of scoring 30 Premier League goals in three successive seasons. However, a afinal total of 25 in just 31 League games speaks for itself. England captain, Alan earned the nickname of 'The Colossus of Katowice' for his magnificent scoring performance in the 2-0 World Cup Qualifying defeat of Poland in May 1997.

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