Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Ipswich, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kieron Courtney Dyer is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, spending most of his career in the Premier League with Ipswich Town, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers. After retiring as a player, he moved into coaching, including roles at Ipswich Town's U23 side and Chesterfield. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
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| Position | Midfielder |
Personal Life
| Health | Diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare liver condition, and received a liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in 2023 |
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Family
| Son | Kiano Dyer, a professional footballer |
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Career
| Ipswich Town | 1996-1999 |
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| Newcastle United | 1999-2007 |
| West Ham United | 2007-2011 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 2011-2013 |
| Middlesbrough | 2013 (loan) |
| England national team | 33 caps, 1999-2007 |
| Major tournaments | 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2004 UEFA European Championship squad |
| Honours |
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| Coaching | Ipswich Town U23 coach; first-team coach at Chesterfield; later head coach of Southend United |
Style Quotient
| Playing style | Dynamic pace and skill, usually deployed in right midfield |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was sold to Newcastle United for £6 million, at the time the highest fee paid for an Ipswich player | |
| 2. Was Ruud Gullit's only English signing at Newcastle United | |
| 3. Became the first Newcastle United player to score at the Emirates Stadium, on 18/11/2006 |
