Alan Shearer

Profession: Football Star

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Biography: Alan Shearer is an English footballer who stands as the Premier League's all-time top scorer with 260 goals. He was the captain of both Newcastle United and the England national team, and following his retirement, he transitioned to a successful career as a football pundit. He was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.

Born on 13 August 1970 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Shearer's professional career began with Southampton, and he later played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United before retiring in 2006. His post-football ventures include television punditry, a brief managerial stint at Newcastle United, and a commitment to charitable work.

Shearer began his football career with a bang, netting a hat-trick against Arsenal in his first start for Southampton in 1988. In 1992, he transferred to Blackburn Rovers for a then-British record fee. There, Shearer's reputation soared as he clinched the Premier League title in 1995 and secured two Golden Boot awards.

This heralded a homecoming to Newcastle United in 1996 for a world record fee, where he secured his legacy by leading the team to two FA Cup finals and setting the record as their all-time top scorer with 206 goals.

On the international stage, Shearer also made his mark for England, earning 63 caps and scoring 30 goals. He had a standout showing at UEFA Euro 1996, notching the tournament's Golden Boot and playing a key role as England advanced to the semi-finals. Shearer also competed at the 1998 World Cup and concluded his international career after Euro 2000.

Shearer's transition from the pitch to punditry has seen him become a respected figure on BBC's football coverage. He took a brief foray into management with Newcastle United in 2009 but ultimately returned to broadcasting.

Born: August 13, 1970
Birthplace: Gosforth, England, United Kingdom
Age: 53 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo