Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Leeds, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Do you like Aaron Lennon?
You can vote only once.
86% like · 14% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English former professional footballer who played as a right winger, known for pace and dribbling. He began at Leeds United and spent most of his career at Tottenham Hotspur. He announced his retirement in November 2022. |
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
|---|
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Attended Boston Spa School before joining the Leeds United academy |
|---|
Personal Life
| Heritage | Of Irish and Jamaican descent |
|---|
Family
| Siblings | One younger brother and one younger sister |
|---|---|
| Children | Retired in 2022 citing his young family |
Career
| Leeds United | Joined the academy in 2001; Premier League debut in 2003 at age 16, making him the youngest Premier League player at that time |
|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | Transferred in June 2005 for about £1 million; made 364 appearances and scored 30 goals across all competitions; won the 2008 Football League Cup |
| Everton | Loan spell in 2015, then a permanent move in 2015 for a reported £4 million |
| Burnley | Joined in January 2018; returned in August 2021 after a spell abroad |
| Kayserispor | Played in Turkey's Süper Lig from September 2020 to August 2021 |
| England national team | Selected for the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup squads |
| Retirement | Announced retirement from professional football on 15 November 2022 |
| Coaching | Reported to have returned to Leeds United as an under-18s academy coach |
Style Quotient
| Playing style | Right winger noted for speed, acceleration and technical ability |
|---|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was reportedly spotted by scouts at the age of eight | |
| 2. Nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2006 and 2007 | |
| 3. Has spoken publicly about his mental health, including being detained and hospitalised in April 2017 while at Everton |
