Alan Shearer, born on 13 August 1970, is a renowned English football pundit and former professional player who played as a striker. His illustrious career is marked by numerous achievements, including being the Premier League's record goalscorer with 260 goals. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
13 August 1970
Alan Shearer was born in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Youth Career
1986
Shearer received a youth contract from Southampton and spent two years in their setup.
Professional Debut
26 March 1988
Shearer made his senior professional debut for Southampton as a substitute in a First Division match against Chelsea.
Transfer to Blackburn Rovers
1992
Shearer was transferred to Blackburn Rovers for a record-breaking fee of £3.6 million. He played 138 games for the club and scored 112 goals, helping them win the Premier League in the 1994-95 season.
Transfer to Newcastle United
1996
Shearer joined his hometown club Newcastle United for a then world record £15 million. He became the club's all-time top scorer with 206 goals in 404 appearances.
UEFA Euro 1996
1996
Shearer played a crucial role in the England national team, helping them reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro 1996 and winning the UEFA Euro Golden Boot.
Champions League Hat-Trick
2002
Shearer scored a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, helping Newcastle United move to the semi-finals.
Retirement
2005-06
Shearer retired from professional football at the end of the 2005-06 season.
Interim Manager at Newcastle United
2009
Shearer briefly managed Newcastle United in the last eight games of the 2008-09 season, though he was unable to prevent the club's relegation.
Premier League Hall of Fame
2021
Shearer was one of the first two players inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, recognizing his immense contribution to English football.
