Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Footballer, Commentator, Pundit |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Nottingham, England |
Latest News about Chris Sutton
BBC Sport published another Premier League prediction feature with Chris Sutton taking part against Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher. The segment shows that he remains a prominent recurring analyst in the outlet's weekly football coverage.
Chris Sutton continued to appear in BBC Sport prediction content in August 2026, including a feature against Courteeners frontman Liam Fray. The piece reflects his ongoing role as a regular football pundit and prediction commentator for BBC Sport.
Chris Sutton has been publicly involved in BBC Sport's World Cup 2026 prediction coverage, where he is forecasting the results of all 104 matches. The series positions him as one of the outlet's featured football experts for the tournament build-up and analysis.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English former professional football player who represented England and won the English Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in 1995. Now works as a commentator and pundit for BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live. |
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| Notable Achievement | Part of the 'SAS' partnership with Alan Shearer at Blackburn Rovers, helping secure the first league title for the club since 1914 |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Striker/Forward |
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| Career Goals | 148 goals |
| Career Appearances | 409 domestic league games |
| Career Span | 16 years in English and Scottish Premier Leagues |
Personal Life
| Retirement | Retired from professional football in Summer 2007 due to an eye injury sustained in the 2006/07 season |
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| Spouse | Samantha |
| Children | 6 |
Career
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| International | England International |
| Current Role | Commentator for BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live; Daily Mail Columnist; Keynote Speaker |
Style Quotient
| Nickname | The Evil Genius |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sutton-keynote | |
| X | https://x.com/chris_sutton73 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Published autobiography 'Paradise And Beyond' in 2011 | |
| 2. Delivers keynote speaking sessions sharing career learnings and insights | |
| 3. Was initially mocked in England for his £6 million transfer to Celtic but proved doubters wrong |