Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer (striker) |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 05/02/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Sheffield, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Billy Sharp
11/10/2026
Billy Sharp announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40, confirming the decision live on Sky Sports while working as a pundit. He ended a career of around 22 years that included three spells at his boyhood club Sheffield United. He had signed off with a hat-trick for Doncaster Rovers against Peterborough United earlier in the year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Billy Sharp is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. He came through the Sheffield United academy and had three spells at his boyhood club. He announced his retirement from professional football at age 40 in October 2026, ending a career of more than 20 years. |
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| Club Career Span | Sheffield United, Scunthorpe United, Rushden & Diamonds (loan), Doncaster Rovers, Southampton, Nottingham Forest (loan), Reading (loan), Leeds United, Los Angeles Galaxy, Hull City |
Career
| Youth | Rotherham United and Sheffield United academy |
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| Major Achievements |
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| Career Goals | Reported as 299 goals over a 22-year career |
| Retirement | Announced 11/10/2026 at age 40 while working as a Sky Sports pundit |
| Final Appearance | Scored a hat-trick for Doncaster Rovers against Peterborough United in May 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for goalscoring instinct, movement in the box, aerial ability and clinical finishing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. On 1 January 2019 he scored his 220th goal, becoming the leading English-born goalscorer in English professional football in the 21st century | |
| 2. He holds UEFA A and B coaching licences and has expressed an ambition to manage after retiring | |
| 3. He has also completed coaching badges and the LMA manager diploma and enjoys broadcasting work |
