Quick Info
| Profession | Former footballer and football pundit |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Bootle, Merseyside, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Jamie Carragher
13/10/2026
A judge at the Insolvency and Companies Court dismissed a bankruptcy petition against Carragher after he settled an unpaid tax bill with HMRC. The petition had been brought over the outstanding debt, which was reported as paid before the hearing. As a result, he will not be made bankrupt.
27/08/2026
HM Revenue and Customs issued a bankruptcy petition against Carragher over an unpaid tax bill, putting him at risk of bankruptcy. Court records showed the petition was filed on that Wednesday afternoon. The matter was later resolved when the debt was settled.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | James Lee Duncan Carragher is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender for Liverpool for 17 years and is now a television pundit and commentator. He made 737 appearances for Liverpool and was the club's vice-captain for ten years. He earned 38 senior England caps and has been a Sky Sports pundit since his retirement in 2013. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
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| Playing Position | Defender |
Personal Life
| Charity | Set up The 23 Foundation in 2009, which was launched with a £1m donation from his testimonial year |
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| Community Involvement | Active in supporting the local community in Merseyside |
Relationships & More
| Club Nickname | Carra |
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| Club Status | One-club man who spent his entire professional career at Liverpool |
Family
| Son | James Carragher (professional footballer, born 2002, plays as a centre-back) |
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Career
| Youth | Joined Liverpool's School of Excellence in 1988 and signed a youth contract at 16 |
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| Senior Debut | Made his senior Liverpool debut in a League Cup tie against Middlesbrough in the 1996-97 season |
| Major Honours |
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| Liverpool Appearances | 737 |
| International | 38 senior England caps; represented England at UEFA Euro 2004, the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup |
| Broadcasting | Sky Sports pundit and commentator since 2013; joined CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League studio team in 2020 |
| Other Roles | Weekly columnist for The Telegraph; advisor to National League North club Marine |
| Retirement | Retired from playing in 2013 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for a determined, no-nonsense defensive style, hard tackling and vocal leadership |
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| Broadcasting Style | Recognised for direct analysis and dry humour, especially alongside Gary Neville |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up supporting Everton before switching to Liverpool | |
| 2. Holds Liverpool's record for most appearances in European competition, with 150 | |
| 3. Holds the England national record for most Under-21 caps | |
| 4. Played for UNICEF's Soccer Aid to raise funds for charity |
