Frank Lampard

Date of Birth: June 20, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Frank Lampard, born Frank James Lampard on June 20, 1978, is a retired English professional footballer and current football manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. Lampard spent the majority of his playing career at Chelsea, where he became the club’s all-time leading goal scorer. He also had stints at West Ham United, Manchester City, and New York City FC. Lampard was known for his exceptional ability to score from midfield, his vision, and his leadership on the pitch. Lampard began his professional career at West Ham United, where his father, Frank Lampard Sr., was an assistant coach. He moved to Chelsea in 2001 for a then-club record fee of £11 million. At Chelsea, Lampard won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. He was named the FWA Footballer of the Year in 2005 and was included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2005. After retiring from playing, Lampard transitioned into management, taking up roles at Derby County and later at Chelsea.

5 Interesting Facts about Frank Lampard

1. Frank Lampard is Chelsea’s all-time leading goal scorer with 211 goals in all competitions.

2. He has a degree in Latin, which he studied as a way to challenge himself intellectually.

3. Lampard has authored a series of children’s books called “Frankie’s Magic Football.”

4. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to football.

5. Lampard is the nephew of Harry Redknapp, a well-known football manager.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Frank Lampard

1. “Hard work is the only way forward.”

2. “I don’t want to be remembered as a good player. I want to be remembered as a great player.”

3. “The minute you stop wanting to improve is the minute you go backwards.”

4. “I am not afraid to make mistakes or take risks, as this is how you learn and grow.”

5. “Football is about creating memories, and I have some fantastic memories from my time as a player.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Frank Lampard’s net worth was estimated to be around $90 million.

Children

Frank Lampard has three daughters. His first daughter, Luna, was born in 2005 from his relationship with Spanish model Elen Rivas. He has two daughters, Patricia Charlotte (born 2018) and Frederick George (born 2021) with his wife, television presenter Christine Lampard.