Martin Keown Bio | Wiki
Martin Keown is a popular English football pundit and previous professional footballer who played as a defender from 1984 until 2005, known in the Premier League for Arsenal, where he made more than 400 appearances for the club and won ten honours.
Currently, Martin is a part-time scout and coach for Arsenal and a pundit for the BBC and BT Sport. Martin came out of retirement in 2012 and briefly played for Combined Counties League Premier Division side Wembley in their FA Cup fixtures.
Besides, Martin also played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa, Everton, Leicester City, and Reading. Martin made his England debut in 1992 against France and went on to win 43 caps for the national side over the next ten years, gradually forming a respected defensive partnership with Arsenal teammate Tony Adams at both club and international level. He represented England at four major international football finals such as the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, Euro 1992, and Euro 2000.
Martin Keown Age
Martin was born on July 24, 1966, in Oxford, England. He is 57 years old. Martin celebrates his birthday on July 24, every year.
Martin Keown Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Martin stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx. 1.85 m).
Martin Keown Family
He was born in Oxford, England, to his parents. Martin’s mother Angela Keown was Irish and his father Raymond Keown is Northern Irish. He has not mentioned if he has siblings or not.
Martin Keown Wife
Martin is married to his wife Nicola Keown. The pair married in 1990. Martin and his wife Nicola have tho children, Niall Keown, and Callum Keown.
Martin Keown Ruud Van Nistelrooy
During Arsenal and Manchester United’s match at Old Trafford on 21 September 2003, Manchester United became awarded a late penalty with the score at 0–0. Following Ruud van Nistelrooy’s penalty hit the bar, Martin and Ray Parlour confronted Ruud, and Martin hit him on the back of the head.
Following the last whistle, Martin was then involved in a post-match melee; he was subsequently fined £20,000 and suspended for three games for his part in what is now known as the “Battle of Old Trafford”. Arsenal would go on to end the 2003-04 season as unbeaten champions. Martin made ten league appearances during the season, prior to being released on a free transfer in the summer of 2004 following 11 years in his second spell at the club.
Martin Keown Arsenal
Being a centre back from Oxford, Martin played for local sides and his local Gaelic football team as a boy, prior to joining Arsenal on a schoolboy contract in 1980, though he made his professional debut on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion in 1984. Martin’s debut for Arsenal came on 23 November 1985, when Don Howe was still their manager, and they drew 0–0 with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. Martin played 22 league games that season, mostly with Tommy Caton or David O’Leary, but when George Graham became appointed manager on 14 May 1986, he decided that Keown was not part of his plans to try to turn Arsenal into league title contenders and on 9 June 1986 he joined Aston Villa for £125,000.
Martin Keown England Goals
He played U16 and U18 for England. When it became learned that his mother was Irish and his dad Northern Irish, Jack Charlton made an inquiry as to his availability to play for the Republic of Ireland but Martin chose to represent the country of his birth. Martin was also eligible to play for Northern Ireland as his dad was from County Fermanagh. Martin made his England debut in 1992 against France. Having an injury to Mark Wright he was called up into England’s squad for UEFA Euro 1992 and played in all three of England’s matches.
His early ascension to the England team under Graham Taylor did not continue under Terry Venables, who ignored him completely. Martin earned a recall from Glenn Hoddle in 1997, and went to the 1998 World Cup, but did not play. He became a regular under Kevin Keegan (captaining the side against Finland) and played in two of England’s Euro 2000 matches.
Martin Keown Net Worth
Martin gets his wealth from his work as a football pundit and previous professional footballer who played as a defender from 1984 until 2005, known in the Premier League for Arsenal. Therefore, Martin has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Martin’s estimated net worth is $10 million.
Is Martin Keown Married
Yes, Martin is married to his wife Nicola Keown. The pair married in 1990. Martin and his wife Nicola have tho children, Niall Keown, and Callum Keown.
How Old Is Martin Keown
Martin is a 57-year-old who was born on July 24, 1966, in Oxford, England.
Who Is Martin Keown
Martin is a football pundit and previous professional footballer who played as a defender from 1984 until 2005, known in the Premier League for Arsenal, where he made more than 400 appearances for the club and won ten honours. Currently, Martin is a part-time scout and coach for Arsenal and a pundit for the BBC and BT Sport. Martin came out of retirement in 2012 and briefly played for Combined Counties League Premier Division side Wembley in their FA Cup fixtures.
Martin Keown Social Media Account
Twitter – @martinkeown5