Danny Murphy facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Daniel Benjamin Murphy | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, Cheshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Fulham | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1993-1997 1997-2004 1999 2004-2005 2006-2007 2007- |
Crewe Alexandra Liverpool →Crewe Alexandra (loan) Charlton Athletic Tottenham Hotspur Fulham |
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| National team | |||
| 2001-2003 | England | ||
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Danny Murphy is a well-known English footballer. He was born on March 18, 1977. Danny played as a midfielder for many years. He is famous for playing for big clubs like Liverpool and Fulham.
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Danny Murphy's Football Journey
Danny Murphy started his professional football career at Crewe Alexandra. He joined their youth team in 1993. He quickly showed his talent and moved up to the senior team.
Playing for Crewe Alexandra
From 1993 to 1997, Danny played many games for Crewe Alexandra. He scored several goals during his time there. His strong performances caught the eye of bigger clubs.
Time at Liverpool F.C.
In 1997, Danny Murphy joined Liverpool, one of England's top football clubs. This was a big step in his career. He played for Liverpool until 2004. During this time, he even went back to Crewe Alexandra for a short loan spell in 1999.
At Liverpool, Danny was part of a very successful team. He helped them win several important trophies. These included the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the UEFA Cup. He was known for his clever passing and scoring important goals.
Moving to Other Clubs
After leaving Liverpool, Danny played for a few other Premier League teams. He joined Charlton Athletic in 2004. He played there for two seasons.
In 2006, he moved to Tottenham Hotspur. He spent a year and a half with the London club.
Captain at Fulham F.C.
In 2007, Danny Murphy joined Fulham. He became a very important player for them. He was even made the team captain. At Fulham, he led the team to some memorable moments. This included reaching the final of the UEFA Europa League in 2010. He played for Fulham until 2012.
Playing for England
Danny Murphy also had the honor of playing for his country. He represented the England national team. He played nine international matches for England between 2001 and 2003. He scored one goal for his country during this period.
