Frank Lampard

 

Profile Football Stars | Frank Lampard | Lampard began his career at West Ham United, his father Frank Lampard, Sr.. From his debut onwards he was ever-present in the Chelsea first team, setting a record 164 consecutive Premier League appearances. In the 2009-10 season, Lampard won the Premier League title and FA Cup (domestic cup double) and also had his most Prolific season with Chelsea, scoring 22 league goals and 17 assists league. Lampard is also the highest goalscoring midfielder in Premier League history (146 league goals) and second in the Premier League's all-time assists table with 91 assists.

Lampard began his career at West Ham United, his father's former club, joining the youth team in 1994. Lampard was an ever-present for West Ham in the 1998-99 season, Helping his team to fifth place in the Premier League season and qualifying for the Intertoto Cup. In the 1999-2000 season Lampard finished as the club's third top scorer with a total of 14 goals. In this season he scored his first goals in European competition, in the Intertoto and UEFA Cups.

Lampard Appeared in all of Chelsea's league matches and scored eight goals in the 2001-02 season. He netted the match-winner in Chelsea's 2002-03 season-opener against Charlton Athletic. Chelsea finished 2nd in the 2003-04 Premier League behind unbeaten Arsenal and he was named in the 2004 PFA Team of the Year as he reached double figures in league goals (10) for the first time in his career, in Addition to four goals in UEFA Champions League fourteen matches, as Chelsea advanced to the semi-finals. In the semi-final against Monaco he scored, but Chelsea lost 5-3 on aggregate.  In the third round of the FA Cup, Lampard scored the 4th goal of a 4-0 win against Portsmouth. In Chelsea's third game of 2012, Lampard continued his good form by scoring his third goal in three appearances for Chelsea this year , Helping Chelsea to a third consecutive victory, scoring the only goal of the game against Sunderland.  On 25 February, Lampard scored his tenth league goal of the season in Chelsea's 3-0 win against Bolton, Becoming the only player to score at least 10 goals in nine consecutive seasons in the Premier League and his 150th league goal all time. Chelsea's Branislav Ivanović sealed victory in extra-time.

Lampard earned his first cap for England on 10 October 1999 in a 2-1 friendly win over Belgium, and scored his first goal on 20 August 2003 in a 3-1 win over Croatia. Lampard's goal was the 500th England goal scored at Wembley. On 9 September 2009, Lampard struck twice in England's 5-1 win against Croatia the which secured Their place at 2010 World Cup. In the Euro 2012 qualifiers, Lampard netted two goals for England, both Penalties. In November 2011, Lampard captained England to a 1-0 friendly victory over current World Champions Spain, a game in the which he scored the only goal. In a friendly on November 12, 2011 at Wembley Stadium against Spain, Lampard scored the solitary goal four minutes into the second half giving the victory to England.

Personal information
Full name Frank James Lampard
Date of birth 20 June 1978 (age 33)
Place of birth Romford, London, England
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 1/2 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Center midfielder

Club information
Current club Chelsea
Number 8

Youth career
1994-1995 West Ham United

Senior career
Years Team Apps
1995-2001 West Ham United 148 (24)
1995-1996 Swansea City (loan) 9 (1)
2001-Chelsea 370 (125)

National team
1997-2000 England U21 16 (9)
1999-England 90 (23)

Honours

Club
West Ham United
    UEFA Intertoto Cup (1): 1999

Chelsea
    Premier League (3): 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10
    FA Cup (3): 2007, 2009, 2010
    League Cup (2): 2005, 2007
    FA Community Shield (2): 2005, 2009
    World Football Challenge (1): 2009
    Barclays Asia Trophy (2): 2003, 2011

England
    FA Summer Tournament (1): 2004

Individual
    2005 FIFA World Player of the Year - Silver Award
    2005 Ballon d'Or - Silver Award
    FWA Footballer of the Year - 2005
    UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year - 2008
    World XI - 2005
    PFA Fans' Player of the Year - 2005
    Premier League: Player of the Decade, (2000-2009) According to official statistics
    Premier League: Best player (2) - 2004-05, 2005-06
    England Player of the Year - 2004, 2005
    UEFA Euro 2004 Team of the Tournament
    2006 FIFA World Cup: Man of the match vs Paraguay
    Premier League Player of the Month - September 2003, April 2005, October 2005, October 2008
    Premier League Player of the Season - 2004-05, 2005-06
    Chelsea Player of the Year - 2004, 2005, 2009
    PFA Premier League Team of the Year - 2004, 2005, 2006
    Premier League: 2004-05 Barclays Merit Award (for 164 consecutive appearances)
    ESM Team of the Year - 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2009/2010
    FWA Tribute Award - 2010
    Premier League: leader in assists - 2004-05: 16 assists, 2009-10: 17 assists
    FA Cup: Best player - 2006-07, 2008-09, 2009-10
    FA Cup Final Man of the Match: 2007
    Carling Cup: Best player - 2004-05, 2006-07
    Premier League: Midfielder with the most goals in premier league history - 145 goals
    Chelsea F.C. : Top goalscorer - 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08
    Goal of the Month - April 2010
    2011 Barclays Asia Trophy - player of tournament
    2003 FA Premier League Asia Cup - player of tournament
    only player to score at least 10 goals in nine consecutive seasons in the Premier League.

Top scorer
    FA Cup 2006-07: 6 goals

David Beckham

Profile Football Stars | David Beckham | Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged 17. During his time there, United won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. In January 2007, it Announced That was Beckham would leave Real Madrid for the Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy,  signing a five-year contract with them on 1 July 2007. In international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996, at the age of 21.

Beckham was part of a group of young players at the club who guided the club to win the FA Youth Cup in May 1992, with Beckham scoring in the second leg of the final against Crystal Palace. United reached the final of the Youth Cup again the Following year, with Beckham playing in their defeat by Leeds United, and he won another medal in 1994 when the club's reserve team won Their league, although he did not play in any first team games That season. Beckham had made 265 Premier league appearances for United and scored 61 goals. He also made 81 Champions league appearances, scoring 15 goals. Beckham won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, one European Cup, one Intercontinental Cup and one FA Youth Cup in the space of 12 years.

Although Beckham had worn the number seven shirt for Manchester United and England, he was Unable to wear it at Madrid as it was currently assigned to club captain Raúl. Several weeks before Beckham's scheduled arrival to the United States, Real's management contacted the LA Galaxy's ownership group about reacquiring the player, but were Quickly turned down.

Beckham played as a substitute in the match, Bringing his season totals to eight matches played (5 league); one goal scored (0 league); and three assists (2 league). Trained Beckham with Arsenal from 4 January 2008 for three weeks, until he returned to the Galaxy for pee-season training. Beckham scored his first league goal with the Galaxy on 3 April against the San Jose Earthquakes in the 9th minute. In the match, Beckham scored an empty-net goal from 70 yards out.

In 2008, Beckham's success in the England national team under Fabio Capello led to Speculation That Might he return to Europe in order to retain match fitness for the World Cup qualifying matches in 2009. On 30 October 2008, Milan Announced That Beckham was to join them on loan from 7 January 2009. Beckham also scored in the shootout.

Beckham made his first appearance for the England national football team on 1 September 1996, in a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova. Beckham had played in all of England's qualifying matches for the 1998 World Cup and was part of the England squad at the World Cup finals in France, but the team's manager Glenn Hoddle publicly Accused him of not concentrating on the tournament, and he did not start in either of England's first two matches. Beckham also received death threats after the World Cup. In the post- match interview, Capello said of the prospect of the now 35-year-old Beckham is playing any future competitive matches for England, that "I need to change it. David is a fantastic player but I think we need new players for the future", referring to the new players That play in Beckham's right midfield position, Including Theo Walcott and Adam Johnson, adding "This is the future of the team under Fabio Capello or another manager". In response to the comments, Beckham's agent released a statement reiterating Beckham's position That he had no desire to retire from international football, and would always the make Himself available for selection for England if fit and if needed.

Personal information
Full name David Robert Joseph Beckham
Date of birth 2 May 1975 (age 36)
Place of birth Leytonstone, London, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position Midfielder

Club information
Current club Los Angeles Galaxy
Number 23

Youth career
Tottenham Hotspur
Brimsdown Rovers
Manchester United 1991-1993

Senior career
years Team
1993-2003 Manchester United 265 (62)
1995 Preston North End (loan) 5 (2)
2003-2007 Real Madrid 116 (13)
2007 - Los Angeles Galaxy 75 (11)
2009 Milan (loan) 18 (2)
2010 Milan (loan) 11 (0)

National team
1992-1993 England U18 3 (0)
1994-1996 England U21 9 (0)
1996-2009 England 115 (17)

Honours

Club
Manchester United
     Premier League (6): 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03
     FA Cup (2): 1995-96, 1998-99
     FA Community Shield (4): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
     FA Youth Cup (1): 1991-92
     UEFA Champions League (1): 1998-99
     Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999

Real Madrid
     La Liga (1): 2006-07
     Supercopa de España (1): 2003

Los Angeles Galaxy
     MLS Supporters' Shield (2): 2010, 2011
     MLS Cup (1): 2011

England
     Tournoi de France: 1997
     FA Summer Tournament: 2004

Individual
     Premier League Player of the Month (1): August 1996
     PFA Young Player of the Year (1): 1996-97
     FWA Tribute Award: 2008
     Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (1): 1996-97
     UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (1): 1998-99
     UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year (1): 1998-99
     Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992-93 to 2001-02):
         Domestic & Overall Team of the Decade
         Goal of the Decade (vs. Wimbledon, 17 August 1996)
     BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1): 2001
     FIFA 100
     Espy Award - Best Male Soccer Player: 2004
     Espy Award - Best MLS Player: 2008
     English Football Hall of Fame: 2008
     BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award (1): 2010
     MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award (1): 2011
     Major League Soccer Best XI: 2011

Orders and special awards
     Officer in the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II: 2003
     England Player of the Year: 2003
     United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador (2005-present)
     "Britain's Greatest Ambassador" - 100 Greatest Britons awards
     The Celebrity 100, number 15 - Forbes, 2007
     Number 1 on the list of the 40 Most Influential men under the age of 40 in the UK
     - Arena, 2007
     Time 100: 2008
     Gold Blue Peter badge winner, 2001

Jermain Defoe

Profile Football Stars | Jermain Defoe | Defoe made his England debut in 2004 and as of March 2011, has made 46 appearances, scoring 15 goals. Defoe is Widely Considered as one of the most clinical finishers in the England, with an exceptional scoring rate, ESPECIALLY in cup competitions, scoring 38 goals in 59 games. Jermain Colin Defoe is an English footballer plays as a striker WHO for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, and the England national football began his career team. Defoe with Charlton Athletic, joining Their youth team at age fourteen, before moving to West Ham United aged sixteen, and rising through the ranks.

Defoe joined Tottenham in January 2004 for an initial fee of £ 6 million, rising to £ 7 million depending on "specific performance criteria", and with Bobby Zamora joining West Ham.  Defoe marked his arrival at Tottenham with a goal on his debut in the 4-3 home win over Portsmouth in February 2004 and added a further six in the remainder of the 2003-04 season, scoring seven goals in 15 matches. He then scored 13 goals in 36 matches in the Premier League, Including a hat-trick in a 5-1 win over Southampton in December 2004, and nine goals in eight games in the FA Cup and League Cup, in the 2004-05 season . The Following season was not as profitable for Defoe and Spurs manager Martin Jol used Defoe in rotation with Robbie Keane and Mido Providing the competition for a starting position; Defoe started 23 times and CAME on as substitute 13 times, scoring nine goals

During January 2009, Portsmouth chairman Peter Storrie Revealed Jermain Defoe's intentions to leave the club in the near future. Defoe was confirmed as a Tottenham player by his new club on 9 January 2009. In pre-season Defoe scored two goals, one coming in a 3-0 win against Orlando Pirates on 23 July, and the other in a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao at White Hart Lane on 6 August. Defoe started the season by scoring in a 5-0 win against Hearts in a Europa League play-off game on 18 August. His first Premier League goal of the season CAME on in a 2-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring the second goal after exchanging passes with Niko Kranjcar. His next goal CAME in the Europa League group stage game at home to Shamrock Rovers. His first goal in October CAME on the 16th away to Newcastle United, Tottenham's second scoring in a 2-2 draw. On 6 November he scored his third Premier League goal of the season in a 3-1 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage. He then scored in two consecutive matches against West Brom and Bolton Wanderers.

Defoe's form for Bournemouth in the 2000-01 season saw him selected for the England U21s team to play Mexico U21s in May 2001, and he marked his debut with the second goal as England U21s won 3-0. He went on to gain 23 caps for England U21s, scoring seven goals. England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson singled out Defoe's display for praise in an otherwise poor performance by England, saying, Jermain Defoe did very well - I liked what I saw. Defoe was called up to the England squad to face Wales on March 26, 2011.

Personal informationFull name Colin Jermain Defoe
Date of birth 7 October 1982 (age 29)
Place of birth Beckton, London, England
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position Striker

Club information
Current club Tottenham Hotspur
Number 18

Youth career
1997-1999 Charlton Athletic
1999 West Ham United

Senior career
years Team
1999-2004 West Ham United 93 (29)
2000-2001 Bournemouth (loan) 29 (18)
Tottenham Hotspur 2004-2008 139 (43)
2008 Portsmouth (loan)  1 (1)
2008-2009 Portsmouth  30 (14)
2009 - Tottenham Hotspur 82 (34)

National team
2001-2003 England U21 23 (7)
2004 - England 46 (15)

Honours

Individual
     Barclays Player of the Month (August 2009)
     Tottenham Hotspur Football Club 'Moment Of The Year': 2009-10 

     (for his 5 goals vs Wigan Athletic.)

Theo Walcott

Profile Football Stars | Theo Walcott | Walcott won the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2006. On 30 May 2006, Walcott Became England's youngest ever senior football player with an age of 17 years and 75 days. Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent WHO plays for Arsenal and the England national team.  Walcott is a product of the Southampton F.C. Academy.  FIFA World Player of the Year winner Lionel Messi, Walcott has described as "one of the most dangerous players I have ever played against."

Walcott was born in Stanmore, London, but grew up in Compton, Berkshire. He Attended Compton Church of England Primary School and The Downs School, playing football for the local village team and later for Newbury. Walcott scored more than 100 goals in his one and only season for Newbury, before leaving there for Swindon Town.

Walcott made his full first team debut away to Leeds United on 18 October 2005, scoring his first senior goal in the same game. On 16 August, Walcott scored his first goal of the season in the first leg of a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Udinese, giving a vital 1-0 win to Arsenal to carry on into the second leg of the tie. Walcott scored again in the second leg and helped Arsenal secure qualification for the lucrative group stage of the competition for the 14th straight season. In the 8-2 defeat at Manchester United, Walcott scored the first goal Arsenal's Premier League of Their 2011-12 campaign. Walcott scored his first goal of 2012 in the 3-2 defeat at Swansea City, chipping the ball over Swans Goalkeeper Michel Vorm. On 26 February he scored two goals in the North London derby as neighbors Defeated Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham Hotspur.

On 6 September 2008, Walcott made his first competitive start in a World Cup qualifier against Andorra, and in the following match against Croatia on 10 September he opened his senior international goals tally and Became the youngest player in history to score a hat-trick for England. Over the summer of 2009, Walcott participated in England Under-21 team's European Cup campaign Despite protestations from his club manager, Arsène Wenger. Walcott returned to the international fold on 3 March 2010 in a friendly against Egypt.

Walcott started England's friendly against Mexico and Japan Victories in May 2010. However, on 1 June 2010, it was Announced That Walcott had been left out of England's 23-man World Cup squad by Fabio Capello. On 4 July, a few days after England's exit from the World Cup, Lionel Messi said he was shocked by That Walcott's exclusion as he believed That Walcott Could have made the difference against Germany and Algeria. In January 2011, Capello admitted he had That made a mistake in not selecting Walcott for the 2010 World Cup. Walcott has been INVOLVED with the UK Charities Build a School and Best Beginnings.

Personal information
Full name Theo James Walcott
Date of birth 16 March 1989 (age 22)
Place of birth Stanmore, London, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position Winger / Forward

Club information
Current club Arsenal
Number 14

Youth career
1999-2000 Newbury
2000 Swindon Town
2000-2004 Southampton

Senior career
years Team
2004-2006 Southampton 21 (4)
2006 - Arsenal 140 (23)

National team
2004-2005 England U16 4 (0)
2005-2006 England U17 14 (0)
2006 England U19 1 (0)
2006-2010 England U21 20 (6)
2006 - England 22 (3)

Honours

Club
Southampton
Runner-up:
     FA Youth Cup: 2005

Arsenal
Runner-up:
     Football League Cup: 2007, 2011

International
England U-21
Runner-up:
     UEFA U-21 Championship 2009

Individual
     BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award: 2006