Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer and television pundit |
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| Nationality | British and Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 20/01/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Owen Hargreaves
15/04/2026
Hargreaves gave an interview to FC Bayern ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid, where he argued that Bayern were clearly the better side. He drew on his own experience, recalling that he came on as a 20-year-old in the 2001 run that ended with Bayern winning the Champions League. The interview showed his continuing role as a commentator on European football.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Owen Lee Hargreaves is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He came through the youth academy of FC Bayern Munich, won the 2000–01 UEFA Champions League, and later played for Manchester United and Manchester City. He earned 42 caps for England between 2001 and 2008. |
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| Current Status | Retired from playing; works as a television pundit and has moved into the media industry, including commentary on TNT Sports and Premier League Productions |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
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| Position | Midfielder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools | Lord Beaverbrook High School, Calgary |
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Personal Life
| Early Life | Youngest of three boys, born to parents of British origin |
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| Relocation | Left home in Calgary at 16 to join Bayern Munich in Germany |
Family
| Parents | Colin Hargreaves (born in England) and Margaret Hargreaves (born in Wales) |
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| Siblings | Two older brothers |
Career
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| Media | Television pundit for BT Sport |
| Recent Media Work | Commentary for TNT Sports and Premier League Productions, including analysis of Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich matches |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started at Calgary Foothills before moving to Germany at 16 after a trial arranged by a Bayern Munich coach | |
| 2. Started the 2001 UEFA Champions League Final for Bayern Munich at 20 years old | |
| 3. Was named England Player of the Year in 2006 | |
| 4. Had a 1.80 m, midfield-defensive playing style | |
| 5. Cited Michael Jordan and Deion Sanders as sporting heroes in his youth |
