Andy Carroll facts for kids
Carroll training with West Ham United in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 January 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Gateshead, England | ||
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches (1.94 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Bordeaux | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| 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– | Bordeaux | 11 | (8) |
| National team | |||
| 2007–2008 | England U19 | 8 | (5) |
| 2009–2010 | England U21 | 5 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | England | 9 | (2) |
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Andrew Thomas Carroll (born on January 6, 1989) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a striker for Championnat National 2 club Bordeaux. He has played in the Premier League and English Football League for several well-known clubs. These include Newcastle United, Liverpool, and West Ham United. He also played nine times for the England national team, scoring two goals.
Carroll started his professional football journey with Newcastle United in 2006. He later had a short loan spell with Preston North End, where he scored his first league goal. By 2008, he became a regular player for Newcastle. When Newcastle was relegated to the Championship in 2009, he scored 17 goals. This helped the team win the league and get promoted back to the Premier League right away. The next season, he scored 11 goals in 19 games. In January 2011, he moved to Liverpool for a large fee, which was a record for a British footballer at the time.
At Liverpool, Carroll found it tough to score many goals. In 2012, he moved to West Ham United on a loan for a season. This move became permanent a year later. He spent six years at West Ham, dealing with several injuries. In 2019, he left West Ham and returned to Newcastle. After two more years there, he moved to Reading in 2021. He later played for West Bromwich Albion and then returned to Reading. In 2023, he joined Amiens in France, and in 2024, he moved to Bordeaux.
Carroll played nine matches for England between 2010 and 2012. He scored two goals, including one at the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.
Contents
- Club Career: Andy Carroll's Football Journey
- International Career: Representing England
- Style of Play: Andy Carroll's Strengths
- Personal Life
- Honours
- Images for kids
- See also
Club Career: Andy Carroll's Football Journey
Starting at Newcastle United
Early Days: 2006–07 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 November 2, 2006. This was in a UEFA Cup match against Palermo. He became the youngest player ever to play for Newcastle.
He also played his first FA Cup game in January 2007. In February 2007, he made his Premier League debut against Wigan Athletic. He almost scored his first goal in that game. In 2007, he won the Wor Jackie Milburn Trophy. This award goes to a rising football star in the North-East of England.
First Goals and Loan: 2007–08 Season
On July 29, 2007, Carroll scored his first goal as a senior player. It was a left-foot shot in a friendly match against Juventus. After the game, Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon praised Carroll. He said Carroll had a bright future ahead.
On August 14, 2007, Carroll went on a six-month loan to Preston North End. He made his debut for them on the same day. He scored his first English league goal for Preston against Leicester City on November 6.
Breaking Through: 2008–09 Season
Carroll played his first game for Newcastle in the 2008–09 season on October 20. He scored his first goal in a competitive match for Newcastle on January 10, 2009. It was a header against West Ham United. He signed a new contract in March 2009, keeping him at Newcastle until 2012.
Top Scorer: 2009–10 Season
After Newcastle was relegated, Carroll became a key striker for the team. He scored his first league goal in the Championship on September 16, 2009, against Blackpool. By 2010, he was playing almost every game. He formed a strong partnership with Peter Løvenkrands. Carroll finished the season as Newcastle's top scorer with 19 goals. This included 17 goals in the league.
Premier League Success: 2010–11 Season
For the 2010–11 season, Carroll was given the number 9 shirt. This number is very special to Newcastle fans, as it was worn by legends like Alan Shearer. Carroll scored his first career hat-trick against Aston Villa on August 22, 2010. Newcastle won that game 6–0. He also captained Newcastle for the first time in October 2010. In October 2010, Carroll signed a new five-year contract. He scored a goal against Liverpool in December 2010, helping Newcastle win 3–1.
Moving to Liverpool
First Season at Anfield: 2010–11
On January 31, 2011, Liverpool made a big offer for Carroll. Newcastle accepted a £35 million bid, and the transfer was completed. This made Carroll the most expensive British footballer at that time. He took the number 9 jersey at Liverpool. However, he had an injury from his time at Newcastle, so he had to wait to play.
Carroll finally made his Liverpool debut on March 6, 2011, against Manchester United. He played his first European match for Liverpool on March 10. On April 11, Carroll scored his first goals for Liverpool. He scored two goals in a 3–0 win against Manchester City.
Winning a Trophy: 2011–12
On August 24, 2011, Carroll scored his first goal of the new season against Exeter City. He scored his first league goal of the 2011–12 season on October 1, 2011, against Everton. He scored his first goal of 2012 in an FA Cup win against Oldham Athletic. He also helped set up a goal that secured a win over Manchester United in the FA Cup.
On February 26, he won his first trophy with Liverpool. They won the League Cup by beating Cardiff City in the final. On April 14, he scored a late winning header against Everton in the FA Cup semi-final. This took Liverpool to the final. Carroll scored in the final, but Liverpool lost 2–1 to Chelsea.
Time at West Ham United
Loan Spell: 2012–13
On August 30, 2012, Carroll joined West Ham United on a season-long loan. West Ham had just been promoted to the Premier League. Carroll made his debut on September 1, helping set up two goals in a 3–0 win against Fulham. He scored his first goal for West Ham on November 25, 2012, against Tottenham Hotspur. He finished his loan spell with seven goals in 24 games.
Permanent Move: 2013–14
On May 21, 2013, West Ham and Liverpool agreed on a fee to make Carroll's move permanent. Carroll signed a six-year contract with West Ham on June 19, 2013. This was a club record transfer fee at the time.
Carroll started the 2013–14 season with an injury. He made his first appearance on January 12, 2014, as a substitute against Cardiff. He helped set up a goal in that game. On March 31, he was named man of the match against Sunderland. He scored one goal and assisted another in that game. Carroll ended the season with two goals from 18 games.
Injuries and Goals: 2014–15
During a pre-season tour, Carroll got an ankle ligament injury. This kept him out for the first eleven Premier League matches of the 2014–15 season. He returned to the team on November 8, 2014.
On December 7, 2014, he scored his first two goals of the season against Swansea. These were his first goals at Upton Park since March 2013. On December 20, Carroll scored the 50th league goal of his career. From December 2014 to January 2015, he scored five goals in eight league games. In February 2015, Carroll suffered another injury to his knee. He did not play again after February. He made only 14 league appearances that season, scoring five goals.
Hat-trick Hero: 2015–16
Carroll returned to the first team on September 14, 2015. He made his first appearance of the season against his former club, Newcastle. On October 24, Carroll scored his first goal in nine months. He came on as a substitute and scored a header against Chelsea.
After some goalless matches, Carroll had a groin injury in December. He returned to action in January 2016. Carroll scored the winning goal against Southampton with a header. On January 2, 2016, Carroll scored against Liverpool in a 2–0 victory. This was his first goal against Liverpool since leaving the club. On April 9, Carroll scored his first hat-trick for West Ham in a 3–3 draw against Arsenal. On April 20, he scored in his third straight Premier League match.
Spectacular Goals: 2016–17
Carroll played the full game in West Ham's first match of the season against Chelsea. On August 18, he got a knee injury during a Europa League playoff game. This kept him out for over three months.
On December 3, he returned to action, scoring as a substitute against Arsenal. On January 14, 2017, Carroll scored what he called "the best goal I've scored." It was a bicycle kick in a 3–0 win against Crystal Palace. This goal was named Goal of the Month for January by the Premier League. On April 1, Carroll scored the 50th Premier League goal of his career. He was also captaining West Ham for the first time.
Final Season: 2018–19
Carroll played only 14 games in the 2018–19 season. He scored just one goal in the FA Cup. He was then ruled out for the rest of the season due to ankle surgery. West Ham released him at the end of the season.
Return to Newcastle United
Carroll re-signed for Newcastle United on August 8, 2019. He signed a one-year contract. He made his return debut on September 21 against Brighton & Hove Albion. In June 2020, Carroll agreed to extend his contract for another year. On January 3, 2021, Carroll scored his first goal for Newcastle since his return. He left Newcastle in July 2021 after two seasons.
Playing for Reading
On November 15, 2021, Reading announced they had signed Carroll on a short contract. He made his Reading debut on November 20 against Nottingham Forest. He scored his first goal for the club on November 27 in a 3–2 win against Swansea City. His contract with Reading ended in January 2022.
Time at West Bromwich Albion
On January 28, 2022, West Bromwich Albion signed Carroll on a short contract. He made his debut the next day against Millwall. On March 12, 2022, Carroll scored his first goal for the club. It was an equalizer in a 2–2 draw against Huddersfield Town. He left West Bromwich Albion at the end of the season.
Second Spell at Reading
On September 15, 2022, Carroll returned to Reading. He signed a four-month contract. On January 10, 2023, Carroll extended his contract with Reading until mid-2024. He left Reading on August 31, 2023.
Moving to France: Amiens
On September 1, 2023, Carroll joined Ligue 2 club Amiens in France. He made his debut on September 3, coming on as a substitute. Amiens won 4–1 against Guingamp.
Joining Bordeaux
On September 18, 2024, Carroll left Amiens to join Championnat National 2 club Bordeaux. He scored two goals on his debut for the club in a 2–2 draw.
International Career: Representing England
England Youth Teams
On September 11, 2007, Carroll made his England under-19 debut. He scored in a 4–0 victory against Belarus. He was later called up to the England under-20s.
Carroll received his first call-up to the England under-21s on August 5, 2009. He made his debut on August 11, 2009, against the Netherlands. In his second game for the under-21 team, he scored two goals and helped set up another.
England Senior Team
Carroll's strong performances for Newcastle United led to him being called up to the England squad. He played in a friendly match against France on November 17, 2010. He scored his first goal for England on March 29, 2011, in a friendly against Ghana.
On May 15, 2012, Carroll was chosen for the squad for UEFA Euro 2012. He scored the first goal for England with a powerful header in their second group match against Sweden. England went on to win that game 3–2.
Style of Play: Andy Carroll's Strengths
Early in his career, Andy Carroll was compared to famous strikers like Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba. He is known as a classic centre forward. This means he is strong, has a powerful shot, and is excellent at heading the ball.
Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan said that Carroll is "probably in the top three headers of a ball I have ever seen in football." Ian Holloway, a manager from another team, once called Carroll "the best striker in the Premier League." His former West Ham manager, Slaven Bilić, even said in 2016 that Carroll was "the best in the world at heading a football."
Personal Life
Andy Carroll was born in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. He went to Brighton Avenue Primary School and Joseph Swan School. He has also worked as a model for clothing companies like H&M.
He is married to Billi Mucklow, and they have children together.
Honours
Newcastle United
- Football League Championship: 2009–10
Liverpool
- Football League Cup: 2011–12
- FA Cup runner-up: 2011–12
Individual
- Jackie Milburn Trophy: 2007
- PFA Team of the Year: 2009–10 Championship
- Premier League Goal of the Month: January 2017
Images for kids
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Carroll training with West Ham United in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Andy Carroll para niños
