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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael James Owen | |
| Date of birth | December 14, 1979 (age 27) | |
| Place of birth | Chester, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m) | |
| Nickname | Little Micky Owen | |
| Position | Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Newcastle United | |
| Number | 10 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1991–96 | Liverpool | |
| Professional clubs | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1996–2004 2004–2005 2005–present |
Liverpool Real Madrid Newcastle United |
216 (118) 35 (13) 11 (7) |
| National team | ||
| 1997 2006 1998–present |
England U21 England B England |
1 (1) 1 (0) 80 (36) |
Michael's father, Terry, had previously played for Everton, and he can always remember kicking a football with his father and brothers. As an Everton fan, he insisted that he was Gary Lineker whenever the family had a game.
When Michael was only seven, Terry persuaded the manager of Mold Alexandra to let Michael into his team of ten-year-olds. Michael was quite a bit younger than most, and very much smaller, but he was soon showing off his "flair" and started in most games becoming known as the clubs 'secret weapon'. He also played for his primary school team in Hawarden, Wales, breaking all local scoring records in his first season.
His secondary school was Hawarden High School, where he also played for the school team.
His records and ability attracted much attention from top English teams, but as a Junior School boy, the school had the final say and it was a policy not to allow pupils to sign contracts at such a young age.
Owen is married to Louise Bonsall (born February 14, 1980 in Chester, Cheshire). They married in June 2005, and had been engaged since 14 February 2004. They have known each other since starting primary school in 1984. They became parents on 1 May 2003 when their daughter, Gemma Rose Owen, was born. Their son, James Michael Owen, was born on 6 February 2006.
The couple had initially planned to get married at their home, Lower Soughton Hall (near Northop and Soughton), but changed plans when they were informed that if a licence was granted for a marriage ceremony the venue must be made available for other weddings for three years.
Owen also bought an entire street for his extended family (Austen Close, Ewloe), which is in an area close to where he used to live, and also went to school nearby at Hawarden High School.
:: Sponsored by Jaguar Cars. He once had an XK sports car, but after advice
from his physio on his troublesome hamstrings, changed to an XJ saloon.
:: Ambassador for Tissot watches, a prestigious Swiss brand founded in 1853.
:: Owen is mentioned in the song "England 5 Germany 1" by The Business
:: Owen is the only player to have topped the Gay Football Supporters Network's annual
Lust List twice - first in 2000, and again in 2002. Owen is also
the only player to have featured in the Top 10 every year since he was the
inaugural winner in 2000.
:: Owen passed all nine of his GCSEs with C-grades.
:: He is a fan of cult TV gameshow Deal or No Deal.