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Kevin Keegan

English association football player and manager (1951-2026) · United Kingdom · Footballers · Died at 75

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A life in dates

2026In memoriamDied20 July 20262010“The Premier League is in danger of becoming one of the most boring, but great, leagues in the world.”In their words13 August 2010BBC Sport: Football, 13 August 2010

1985Blacktown City FCClub1982Officer of the Order of the British EmpireAwardNewcastle United F.C.Club1982-19841980Southampton F.C.Club1980-19821979Ballon d'OrAward1978Ballon d'OrAward1977Hamburger SVClub1977-19801972England men's national association football teamClub1972-19821971Liverpool F.C.Club1971-19771968Scunthorpe United F.C.Club1968-19711951Born14 February 1951

Also in Deutsch

Photos 7

Keegan's grandfather Frank KeeganKeegan's grandfather Frank KeeganKeegan (left) walking out for a game against FC Zürich in 1977Keegan (left) walking out for a game against FC Zürich in 1977Keegan with a Hamburger SV supporter in London in 1996Keegan with a Hamburger SV supporter in London in 1996Keegan as England manager with a Newcastle United supporter in MaltaKeegan as England manager with a Newcastle United supporter in MaltaKeegan managing Newcastle United in 2008Keegan managing Newcastle United in 2008Keegan and Liverpool reserves striker Lauri Dalla Valle in 2007Keegan and Liverpool reserves striker Lauri Dalla Valle in 2007

In their own words 7

,
Kevin Keegan
,
7 statements, newest first

  1. The Premier League is in danger of becoming one of the most boring, but great, leagues in the world.

    Aug 13, 2010, BBC Sport: Football, 13 August 2010, Own words

  2. I don't think there is anyone bigger or smaller than Diego Maradona!

    , Own words

  3. (about his wife) in Jean I think I've found the ideal partner... I think... I abuse her.

    , Own words

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Teams 7

Blacktown City FC1985-1985
Newcastle United F.C.1982-1984
Southampton F.C.1980-1982
Hamburger SV1977-1980
England men's national association football team1972-1982
Liverpool F.C.1971-1977
Scunthorpe United F.C.1968-1971

Career record

SpellAppsGoals
1985-198521
1982-19847848
1980-19826837
1977-19809032
1972-19826321
1971-197723068
1968-197112418

Awards

Officer of the Order of the British Empire1982
Ballon d'Or1979
Ballon d'Or1978

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1951 to 2026 · aged 75

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