Chris Sutton

Former Professional Footballer, Commentator, Pundit

English Nottingham, England

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer Professional Footballer, Commentator, Pundit
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth10/03/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceNottingham, England

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SummaryEnglish 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.
Notable AchievementPart of the 'SAS' partnership with Alan Shearer at Blackburn Rovers, helping secure the first league title for the club since 1914

Physical Stats & More

PositionStriker/Forward
Career Goals148 goals
Career Appearances409 domestic league games
Career Span16 years in English and Scottish Premier Leagues

Personal Life

RetirementRetired from professional football in Summer 2007 due to an eye injury sustained in the 2006/07 season

Career

Clubs
  • Club: Norwich City Period: 1991-1994 Notable: Made debut against Queens Park Rangers in 1991; scored 25 goals in 1993-94 season
  • Club: Blackburn Rovers Period: 1994-1999 Transfer Fee: £5 million (most expensive player in English football at the time) Notable: Won Premier League title in 1995; formed 'SAS' partnership with Alan Shearer
  • Club: Chelsea Period: 1999-2000 Transfer Fee: £10 million Notable: Struggled to adapt; scored 1 goal in 28 league appearances
  • Club: Celtic Period: 11/07/2000 - 05/01/2006 Transfer Fee: £6 million Notable: Won 3 domestic league titles, 3 Scottish Cups, 1 Scottish League Cup; won SPFA Player of the Year 2003-04; 130 matches played
  • Club: Birmingham City Period: 2006-2007 Notable: Short stint
  • Club: Aston Villa Period: 2006-2007 Notable: Short stint
InternationalEngland International
Current RoleCommentator for BT Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live; Daily Mail Columnist; Keynote Speaker

Style Quotient

NicknameThe Evil Genius

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
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