Peter Crouch

Date of Birth: January 30, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Peter Crouch is a retired English professional footballer known for his height, heading ability, and distinctive robotic goal celebration. Born in Macclesfield, England, Crouch’s family moved to Singapore when he was one year old before returning to England when he was six. He began his career at Tottenham Hotspur in 1998, though he didn’t make any league appearances for the club in his initial stint. Over his career, he played for several English clubs including Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Stoke City. Crouch gained prominence at Liverpool, where he won the FA Cup in 2006 and was part of the squad that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2007. He also enjoyed a successful international career, earning 42 caps and scoring 22 goals for the England national team. He participated in two FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010) and the UEFA Euro 2008. Post-retirement, Crouch has transitioned into media, becoming a popular pundit and podcast host. His autobiography “How to Be a Footballer” has received critical acclaim for its humor and insight into the life of a professional footballer.

5 Interesting Facts about Peter Crouch

1. Peter Crouch is one of the tallest players in Premier League history, standing at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters).

2. Crouch holds the record for the most headed goals in Premier League history.

3. He is married to Abbey Clancy, a British model and television personality.

4. His famous robotic goal celebration first appeared during an England match against Hungary in 2006.

5. Crouch is an avid fan of the band The Beatles and even named his autobiography “How to Be a Footballer” as a homage to their song “Paperback Writer”.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Crouch

1. “It’s always nice to be important, but it’s even more important to be nice.”

2. “If you’re not enjoying football, you’re doing something wrong.”

3. “You can take the boy out of Liverpool, but you can’t take Liverpool out of the boy.”

4. “I never thought I’d play for England, I just wanted to play football.”

5. “I would love to have been a rock star; unfortunately, I had to settle for being a footballer.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Peter Crouch’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $35 million.

Children

Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy have four children. Their first daughter, Sophia Ruby, was born in March 2011. They welcomed their second daughter, Liberty Rose, in June 2015, followed by their son, Johnny, in January 2018. Their fourth child, Jack, was born in June 2019.