Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer; football manager |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Armthorpe, Yorkshire, England |
Latest News about Kevin Keegan
01/06/2026
Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager, publicly revealed he is battling stage four cancer, the most severe phase of the illness, which has metastasized to other parts of his body. The 75-year-old shared this update during an appearance at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House, confirming that his family had announced his diagnosis in January following hospitalization for persistent abdominal issues. He stated he is responding well to treatment under a new medical approach and expressed gratitude for the support from the football community.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kevin Keegan |
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| Known For | Playing for Liverpool, Southampton, Newcastle United, Hamburg, and England; later managing club and national teams |
| Position | Forward |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jean Keegan |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jean Keegan |
Family
| Children | 2 |
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Career
| Club Career |
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| International Career | England national team; 63 caps and 21 goals |
| Managerial Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won the Ballon d'Or in 1978. | |
| 2. Was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002. | |
| 3. Played and managed in English football as well as in Germany with Hamburg. | |
| 4. Won the European Footballer of the Year award twice (1976, 1977). | |
| 5. Led England to the 1998 World Cup qualification as manager. |