Scott Parker

Football manager and former footballer

English Lambeth, Greater London, England Libra 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionFootball manager and former footballer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth13/10/1980
Age46 years
BirthplaceLambeth, Greater London, England
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Scott Parker

30/04/2026

Scott Parker left his position as head coach of Burnley by mutual consent after the club was relegated from the Premier League. The decision followed discussions between Parker and the board, and Mike Jackson took interim charge for the final four games of the season.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
PositionMidfielder

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolsHaberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College
AcademyLilleshall Academy

Career

YouthCharlton Athletic academy, 1990-1997
Playing Career
  • Club: Charlton Athletic Period: 1997-2004 Appearances: 128 Goals: 9
  • Club: Norwich City Period: 2000 (loan) Appearances: 6 Goals: 1
  • Club: Chelsea Period: 2004-2005 Appearances: 15 Goals: 1
  • Club: Newcastle United Period: 2005-2007 Appearances: 55 Goals: 4
  • Club: West Ham United Period: 2007-2011 Appearances: 113 Goals: 10
  • Club: Tottenham Hotspur Period: 2011-2013 Appearances: 50 Goals: 0
  • Club: Fulham Period: 2013-2017 Appearances: 119 Goals: 6
International CareerRepresented England at youth levels, then 18 senior caps from 2003 to 2013
Coaching and Management
  • Role: Academy coach, Tottenham Hotspur Under-18s Period: 2017-2018
  • Role: First-team coach and caretaker manager, Fulham Period: 2018-2019
  • Role: Head coach, Bournemouth Period: 2021-2022
  • Role: Head coach, Club Brugge Period: 2022-2023
  • Role: Head coach, Burnley Period: 2024-2026
Awards
  • PFA Young Player of the Year (2003-04)
  • Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year (2010-11)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began his professional career at Charlton Athletic, where he won the club's Young Player of the Year and Player of the Year awards.
2. Was a West Ham United player of the year award winner multiple times during his time at the club.
3. Retired from playing in 2017 after a career spanning about 20 years.
4. Led Burnley to promotion from the Championship in the 2024-25 season, finishing on 100 points and narrowly missing the title on goal difference.

Also born on 13 October

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