Jamie Redknapp facts for kids
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Redknapp in 2006
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 June 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Barton on Sea, Hampshire, England | ||
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tottenham Hotspur | |||
| –1990 | AFC Bournemouth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1990–1991 | AFC Bournemouth | 13 | (0) |
| 1991–2002 | Liverpool | 237 | (30) |
| 2002–2005 | Tottenham Hotspur | 48 | (4) |
| 2005 | Southampton | 16 | (0) |
| Total | 314 | (34) | |
| National team | |||
| 1993–1994 | England U21 | 18 | (5) |
| 1994 | England B | 1 | (0) |
| 1995–1999 | England | 17 | (1) |
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Jamie Frank Redknapp (born 25 June 1973) is a former English footballer. He played as a midfielder from 1989 to 2005. Jamie was known for his great skills and powerful free-kicks.
He played for several big clubs like AFC Bournemouth, Southampton, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. He was even captain for Liverpool and Tottenham. Jamie also played 17 times for the England national team between 1995 and 1999. He was part of the England team that reached the semi-finals of Euro 1996.
Jamie spent 11 years at Liverpool, which was the most successful part of his career. He played over 237 league games there and helped the team win the 1995 Football League Cup final. After retiring from playing, Jamie became a well-known sports pundit for Sky Sports. He also writes sports articles for the Daily Mail newspaper.
Jamie comes from a famous football family. His father is the football manager Harry Redknapp. He is also the cousin of former footballer Frank Lampard.
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Jamie Redknapp's Football Journey
Jamie Redknapp was born in Barton on Sea, Hampshire. He started his football journey as a youth player at Tottenham Hotspur. However, he decided to start his professional career at AFC Bournemouth. His father, Harry Redknapp, was the manager there.
Later, Jamie moved to Liverpool, where he played some of his best football. After that, he returned to play for Tottenham Hotspur for two and a half seasons. His last club was Southampton, where he played for his father again.
Starting at AFC Bournemouth
Jamie began his professional career at 16 years old in 1989 with Bournemouth. His father, Harry, was the manager of the club at that time. He played 13 games for Bournemouth.
His talent quickly caught the eye of Liverpool. They signed him on 15 January 1991. Liverpool's manager, Kenny Dalglish, paid £350,000 for Jamie. This was a lot of money for a 17-year-old player back then.
Time at Liverpool F.C.
Jamie was one of the last players signed by manager Kenny Dalglish before he left Liverpool. Jamie became the youngest Liverpool player to play in a European competition. He was 18 years and 120 days old when he played against Auxerre in the UEFA Cup on 23 October 1991.
Jamie scored his first goal for Liverpool in his league debut. This happened on 7 December 1991. He came on as a substitute and scored in a 1–1 draw against Southampton.
He became a regular player for Liverpool in the 1993–94 season. Around the mid-1990s, Jamie became a popular face in the new Premier League. He appeared in commercials and promotions, becoming a football idol.
Jamie's best performances came during the 1998–99 season. He created many chances and scored 10 goals under the new manager, Gérard Houllier. He later became the club captain in 1999–2000.
Unfortunately, a knee injury stopped him from playing much in the 2000–01 season. He had surgery to fix his knee problems. Because of this, he missed Liverpool's amazing season where they won the FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Cup. Even though he was injured, as captain, his teammates asked him to help lift the FA Cup trophy.
Jamie tried to come back from his injury in the 2001–02 season. But he got injured again soon after. His last game for Liverpool was on 30 October 2001. He played 308 games for Liverpool and scored 41 goals. He was a favorite among the fans.
Return to Tottenham Hotspur
On 18 April 2002, Jamie joined Glenn Hoddle's Tottenham Hotspur for free. He played his first game for Spurs on 17 August 2002. It was a 2–2 draw against Everton. Jamie helped set up a goal in that game.
He scored his first goal for Tottenham a week later, on 26 August 2002. It was the winning goal in a 1–0 victory against Aston Villa. Jamie played 49 games for Spurs and scored 4 goals during his two and a half years there.
Playing for Southampton
On 4 January 2005, Jamie joined Southampton. This was his father Harry's first signing as Southampton's manager. Jamie, who was 31, joined the team to help them avoid being relegated.
He played his first game for Southampton on 5 January 2005. It was a 3–3 draw against Fulham. Jamie scored his only goal for Southampton three days later in an FA Cup match.
Jamie was often injured during his short time at Southampton. He could not stop the team from being relegated from the Premier League. On 19 June 2005, Jamie decided to retire from football at 31 years old. He made this decision because of his constant injury problems.
Playing for England
England manager Terry Venables gave Jamie his first international game on 6 September 1995. It was a friendly match against Colombia at Wembley. This game is famous for a moment when Jamie's cross led to René Higuita's amazing 'scorpion kick' save.
Jamie played 17 times for England. He only played 39 minutes in a major tournament, which was during Euro 96. He came on as a substitute against Scotland. His passing helped the team play better. Sadly, injuries kept him from playing in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.
He scored his only goal for England on 10 October 1999. It was in a friendly match against Belgium. England won that game 2–1.
Life After Football: Media Career
Jamie Redknapp started his media career in 2004. He was a studio pundit for the BBC during the European Championships. After retiring from playing, he became a full-time pundit. He is now a regular expert on Sky Sports, often appearing with his former England teammate Gary Neville. He also writes columns for the Sky Sports website.
In 2005, Jamie launched a magazine called Icon Magazine with his wife Louise and former teammate Tim Sherwood. The magazine was for professional footballers and their families.
In 2010, he became the host and mentor for the Sky1 show Football's Next Star. He also became a team captain on the Sky1 sports game show A League of Their Own.
Jamie has also been part of a chat show called Redknapp's Big Night Out. It started on Sky One on 22 April 2021. He presents it with his father, Harry Redknapp, and comedian Tom Davis.
Personal Life
Jamie Redknapp's father is the famous football manager Harry Redknapp. His mother is Sandra Harris. He has an older brother named Mark. Jamie is also the cousin of Frank Lampard, who was also a well-known footballer.
Jamie grew up on the south coast of England. He went to Twynham School in Christchurch. He started playing football in Sunday league youth teams with his brother.
On 29 June 1998, Jamie married pop singer Louise Nurding. They had two sons together. Their marriage ended on 29 December 2017.
On 18 October 2021, Jamie married model Frida Andersson in London. They have one son.
Honours
Liverpool
- Football League Cup: 1994–95
- FA Charity Shield: 2001
- UEFA Cup: 2001
England U21
- Toulon Tournament: 1993, 1994
See also
In Spanish: Jamie Redknapp para niños
