Andy Carroll facts for kids
Carroll training with West Ham United in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Andrew Thomas Carroll | ||
| Date of birth | 6 January 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Gateshead, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Dagenham & Redbridge | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2011 | Newcastle United | 80 | (31) |
| 2007–2008 | → Preston North End (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Liverpool | 44 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | → West Ham United (loan) | 24 | (7) |
| 2013–2019 | West Ham United | 102 | (26) |
| 2019–2021 | Newcastle United | 37 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Reading | 8 | (2) |
| 2022 | West Bromwich Albion | 15 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | Reading | 32 | (9) |
| 2023–2024 | Amiens | 32 | (4) |
| 2024–2025 | Bordeaux | 21 | (11) |
| 2025– | Dagenham & Redbridge | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2008 | England U19 | 8 | (5) |
| 2009–2010 | England U21 | 5 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | England | 9 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:55, 18 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Andrew Thomas Carroll (born 6 January 1989) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a striker for National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge. Carroll has played for several top clubs in England, including Newcastle United, Liverpool, and West Ham United. He also played in France for Amiens and Bordeaux. From 2010 to 2012, he played nine matches for the England national team, scoring two goals, including one at UEFA Euro 2012.
Carroll started his professional career with Newcastle United in 2006. He had a short loan spell at Preston North End, where he scored his first league goal. By 2008, he became a regular player for Newcastle. After Newcastle was relegated in 2009, he scored 17 goals in 39 games. This helped Newcastle win the league and get promoted back to the Premier League right away. In January 2011, he moved to Liverpool for £35 million, which was a record fee for a British footballer at the time.
He found it hard to score many goals at Liverpool. In 2012, he moved to West Ham United on loan, and then permanently a year later for £15 million. He played for West Ham for six years, but often had injuries. He left West Ham in 2019 and returned to Newcastle. After two years, he left Newcastle in 2021. Carroll then played for Reading and West Bromwich Albion before moving to France. In 2025, he joined Dagenham & Redbridge.
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Andy Carroll's Football Journey
Early Career at Newcastle United
Starting Out: 2006–2007 Season
Andy Carroll signed his first professional contract with Newcastle United in July 2006. He was 17 years old when he made his first team debut on 2 November 2006. This was in a UEFA Cup match against Palermo, which Newcastle won 1–0. He became the youngest player ever to play for Newcastle at that time.
He also played his first FA Cup game in January 2007. In February 2007, Carroll made his Premier League debut. He almost scored his first goal, but the Wigan goalkeeper made a great save. In 2007, he won the Wor Jackie Milburn Trophy. This award is given to a promising young football player in the North-East of England.
Loan to Preston: 2007–2008 Season
On 29 July 2007, Carroll scored his first senior goal in a friendly match against Juventus. He scored with a left-foot shot in a 2–0 win. After this game, the famous Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon praised Carroll. Buffon said he believed Carroll would have a great future in football.
On 14 August 2007, Carroll went on a six-month loan to Preston North End. He played his first game for Preston in the League Cup. He scored his first English league goal for Preston against Leicester City on 6 November.
First Newcastle Goal: 2008–2009 Season
Carroll returned to Newcastle and made his first appearance of the 2008–09 season on 20 October. He scored his first competitive goal for Newcastle on 10 January 2009. This was a header against West Ham United in a 2–2 draw. In March 2009, he signed a new contract to stay at Newcastle until 2012.
Becoming a Top Scorer: 2009–2010 Season
After Newcastle was relegated, many top strikers left the club. Carroll became a key player in attack. He scored his first league goal in the Championship on 16 September 2009 against Blackpool. By 2010, Carroll played almost every match. He formed a strong partnership with Peter Løvenkrands. Together, they scored more than half of the club's goals in 2010. Carroll finished the season as Newcastle's top scorer with 19 goals. This helped Newcastle win the Championship and get promoted back to the Premier League.
Wearing the Number 9: 2010–2011 Season
For the 2010–11 season, Carroll was given the number 9 shirt. This number is very important for Newcastle fans, as it was worn by legends like Alan Shearer. On 22 August 2010, Carroll scored his first career hat-trick against Aston Villa in a 6–0 win. He also captained Newcastle for the first time in October 2010. In December 2010, Carroll scored a great goal from 25 yards against Liverpool in a 3–1 victory.
Moving to Liverpool
Joining the Reds: 2010–2011 Season
On 31 January 2011, Liverpool made a £35 million offer for Carroll, which Newcastle accepted. This transfer was completed just before the deadline. Carroll became the most expensive British footballer at that time. He was given the number 9 jersey at Liverpool, which was previously worn by Fernando Torres.
Carroll made his Liverpool debut on 6 March 2011 as a substitute in a 3–1 win against Manchester United. He played his first European match for Liverpool on 10 March. On 11 April, Carroll scored his first goals for Liverpool in a 3–0 win against Manchester City. He scored one goal from long range and another with a header.
Winning a Trophy: 2011–2012 Season
On 24 August 2011, Carroll scored his first goal of the new season against Exeter City in the League Cup. He scored his first league goal of the season on 1 October 2011 against Everton. In January 2012, he scored in an FA Cup victory against Oldham Athletic. He also helped set up a goal for Dirk Kuyt to win against Manchester United in the FA Cup.
On 26 February, Carroll won his first trophy with Liverpool. They won the League Cup by beating Cardiff City in the final. On 14 April, he scored a late winning header against Everton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. This goal sent Liverpool to the final. Carroll scored again in the FA Cup final, but Liverpool lost 2–1 to Chelsea.
Time at West Ham United
Loan and Permanent Move: 2012–2013 Season
On 30 August 2012, Carroll joined West Ham United on a season-long loan. West Ham was newly promoted to the Premier League. He made his debut on 1 September, helping set up two goals in a 3–0 win against Fulham. He scored his first goal for West Ham on 25 November 2012 against Tottenham Hotspur. Carroll finished his loan spell with seven goals in 24 games.
On 19 June 2013, Carroll signed a permanent six-year contract with West Ham. The transfer fee was £15 million, which was a club record at the time.
Injuries and Goals: 2013–2015 Seasons
Carroll started the 2013–14 season with a heel injury. He made his first appearance on 12 January 2014. He ended the season with two goals from 18 games.
During a pre-season tour in 2014, Carroll got an ankle injury. This kept him out for the first eleven Premier League matches. He returned to the team on 8 November 2014. On 7 December 2014, he scored his first two goals of the season against Swansea. These were his first goals at Upton Park since March 2013. He scored his 50th league goal in West Ham's 2–0 win over Leicester on 20 December. In February 2015, Carroll suffered another knee injury that ended his season. He played only 14 league games, scoring five goals.
Key Goals: 2015–2017 Seasons
Carroll returned to the first team on 14 September 2015. On 24 October, he scored his first goal in nine months against Chelsea. He came on as a substitute and headed in a cross to win the game 2–1. On 2 January 2016, Carroll scored against his former club Liverpool in a 2–0 victory. This was his first goal against Liverpool since leaving the club in 2013. On 9 April, Carroll scored his first hat-trick for West Ham in a 3–3 draw against Arsenal.
In the 2016–17 season, Carroll got another knee injury in August. He returned in December, scoring against Arsenal. On 14 January 2017, Carroll scored a spectacular bicycle kick goal against Crystal Palace. He said it was "the best goal I've scored." This goal was named Premier League Goal of the Month for January. On 1 April, Carroll scored his 50th Premier League goal while captaining West Ham for the first time.
Final West Ham Season: 2018–2019
Carroll played only 14 games in the 2018–19 season. He scored just one goal in the FA Cup. He then had ankle surgery in April 2019, which ended his season. West Ham released him at the end of his contract in 2019.
Return to Newcastle United
Carroll re-signed for Newcastle United on 8 August 2019, on a one-year contract. He made his return debut on 21 September. In June 2020, he extended his contract for another year. On 3 January 2021, Carroll scored his first goal for Newcastle since his return in a 1–2 loss to Leicester City. He left Newcastle in July 2021 after two seasons.
Later Career: Reading, West Brom, Amiens, Bordeaux, Dagenham
On 15 November 2021, Reading signed Carroll on a short-term contract. He made his debut on 20 November and scored his first goal for the club on 27 November in a 3–2 win against Swansea City. His contract with Reading ended in January 2022.
On 28 January 2022, West Bromwich Albion signed Carroll on a short-term contract. He made his debut the next day. On 12 March 2022, Carroll scored his first goal for West Brom in a 2–2 draw against Huddersfield Town. He left West Brom at the end of that season.
Carroll returned to Reading on 15 September 2022, signing a four-month contract. In January 2023, he extended his contract until mid-2024. He left Reading on 31 August 2023.
On 1 September 2023, Carroll joined Ligue 2 club Amiens in France. He made his debut on 3 September. He left Amiens on 18 September 2024 to join Championnat National 2 club Bordeaux. He scored twice on his debut for Bordeaux. He left Bordeaux after one season to be "closer to his children".
In July 2025, Carroll signed a three-year contract with National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge. He also became a part-owner of the club. He said he just wants to "get on the pitch and play football."
Playing for England
Youth Teams
On 11 September 2007, Carroll made his debut for the England under-19 team. He scored in a 4–0 victory against Belarus. On 5 August 2009, he was called up to the England under-21s. He made his debut on 11 August 2009. In his second game for the under-21 team, on 9 October 2009, he scored two goals and helped set up another.
Senior Team
Carroll's strong performances for Newcastle earned him a call-up to the England squad. He played his first senior international match against France on 17 November 2010. He scored his first goal for England on 29 March 2011 in a friendly against Ghana. The game ended in a 1–1 draw.
On 15 May 2012, Carroll was chosen for the England squad for UEFA Euro 2012. He scored England's first goal in their second group match against Sweden. He scored with a powerful header, and England went on to win 3–2.
How Andy Carroll Plays
Andy Carroll is known as a classic centre forward. This means he is a strong and very physical player. He is famous for his powerful shot and excellent heading ability. Early in his career, he was compared to famous strikers like Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba.
Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan once said that Carroll is "probably in the top three headers of a ball I have ever seen in football." In 2010, Blackpool manager Ian Holloway called Carroll "the best striker in the Premier League." His former West Ham manager Slaven Bilić said in 2016 that Carroll was "the best in the world at heading a football."
Personal Life
Andy Carroll was born in Gateshead, England. He is a model for the clothing company H&M. In November 2014, Carroll became engaged to reality TV star Billi Mucklow. They live in Essex and have two children together. Carroll also has two children from a previous relationship. Andy and Billi married in 2022.
In May 2019, Carroll was listed as one of the wealthiest sports people aged 30 or under in The Sunday Times Rich List. His personal wealth had grown to £19 million.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Newcastle United | 2006–07 | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 3 | ||
| 2009–10 | Championship | 39 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 42 | 19 | ||
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 11 | ||
| Total | 80 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 91 | 33 | ||
| Preston North End (loan) | 2007–08 | Championship | 11 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 1 | ||
| Liverpool | 2010–11 | Premier League | 7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 35 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 47 | 9 | ||
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 44 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 11 | ||
| West Ham United (loan) | 2012–13 | Premier League | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 7 | |
| West Ham United | 2013–14 | Premier League | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 2 | |
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 5 | ||
| 2015–16 | Premier League | 27 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 9 | |
| 2016–17 | Premier League | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2017–18 | Premier League | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 18 | 3 | ||
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | ||
| Total | 126 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 142 | 34 | ||
| Newcastle United | 2019–20 | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| Total | 37 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | ||
| Reading | 2021–22 | Championship | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 2 | ||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2021–22 | Championship | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | |||
| Reading | 2022–23 | Championship | 30 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 9 | ||
| 2023–24 | League One | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 32 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 9 | ||
| Amiens | 2023–24 | Ligue 2 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25 | Ligue 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||
| Bordeaux | 2024–25 | National 2 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 11 | ||
| Dagenham & Redbridge | 2025–26 | National League South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 405 | 100 | 33 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 460 | 108 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| England | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 9 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Carroll goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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| 1 | 29 March 2011 | Wembley Stadium, London, England |  Ghana |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 15 June 2012 | Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, Kyiv, Ukraine |  Sweden |
1–0 | 3–2 | UEFA Euro 2012 |
Awards and Achievements
Newcastle United
- Football League Championship: 2009–10 (Won the league title)
Liverpool
- Football League Cup: 2011–12 (Won the League Cup)
- FA Cup runner-up: 2011–12 (Reached the FA Cup final)
Individual Awards
- Jackie Milburn Trophy: 2007 (Award for a rising star)
- PFA Team of the Year: 2009–10 Championship (Chosen as one of the best players in the league)
- Premier League Goal of the Month: January 2017 (Award for the best goal scored in a month)
See also
In Spanish: Andy Carroll para niños
