Stephen Carr facts for kids
Carr in pre-season for Birmingham in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 29 August 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.75 m | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 198x–1991 | Stella Maris | ||
| 1991–1993 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1993–2004 | Tottenham Hotspur | 226 | (7) |
| 2004–2008 | Newcastle United | 78 | (1) |
| 2009–2013 | Birmingham City | 106 | (0) |
| Total | 410 | (8) | |
| National team | |||
| 1993–1994 | Republic of Ireland U18 | 6 | (0) |
| 1994–1997 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 12 | (1) |
| 1999–2007 | Republic of Ireland | 44 | (0) |
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Stephen Carr is a former professional footballer from Ireland, born on August 29, 1976. He was a skilled right back who also played as a left back or centre back when needed.
Carr played for several big teams in the Premier League, including Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. He also captained Birmingham City from 2009 to 2013. Stephen Carr also proudly represented his home country, the Republic of Ireland, in international matches.
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Stephen Carr's Club Football Journey
Playing for Tottenham Hotspur
Stephen Carr was born in Dublin, Ireland. When he was just 15, he joined Tottenham Hotspur from Stella Maris. He made his first team debut on September 26, 1993, against Ipswich Town.
He became a regular player for Tottenham during the 1996–97 season, playing in 28 games. In 1999, he helped Spurs win the League Cup by beating Leicester City 1–0 in the final.
The 1999–2000 season was one of his best. He even scored an amazing goal against champions Manchester United. Other clubs started to notice his talent.
However, in 2001, Stephen had a knee injury that needed surgery. This meant he missed the entire 2001–02 season and the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals. He returned to full fitness in October 2002, and soon, big clubs like Manchester United and Newcastle United were interested in him again.
Time at Newcastle United
In August 2004, Stephen Carr joined Newcastle United for £2 million. He signed a four-year contract. His first game for Newcastle was a 2–2 draw against Middlesbrough on August 14.
He played in 26 league games in his first season, scoring one goal with a powerful shot against Southampton. He helped Newcastle reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup and the semi-final of the FA Cup.
In the 2005–06 season, injuries limited him to 19 league games. He also suffered a fractured foot during the 2006–07 season. Due to ongoing injuries and new players joining the team, Newcastle decided not to renew his contract, and he left the club in 2008.
Coming Out of Retirement for Birmingham City
After leaving Newcastle, Stephen Carr couldn't find a suitable club and announced his retirement from football in December 2008.
However, in February 2009, he started training with Birmingham City. He signed a one-month contract and made his debut the next day. He played so well that he signed an extension until the end of the season.
When Birmingham City was promoted to the Premier League, Carr signed a new two-year contract. He became the acting captain and helped the team go 15 games unbeaten. He received a one-match suspension for an incident after a local derby against Aston Villa.
Stephen Carr led Birmingham City to victory in the 2011 Football League Cup final in 2011, where they beat Arsenal 2–1. He played every game of the 2010–11 Premier League season, even though Birmingham was relegated to the Championship.
He made his 100th appearance for Birmingham in the Europa League play-off round against Nacional. This was the first time Birmingham had played in a major European competition in almost 50 years.
Unfortunately, Stephen suffered another knee injury in 2011–12, which kept him out for a long time. His contract ended, but he signed a new one-year deal. However, a new injury in August 2012 required surgery, meaning he couldn't play again.
At the end of the 2012–13 season, Stephen Carr announced his retirement from football for good. He later moved to Spain with his family.
Stephen Carr's International Career
Stephen Carr played for Ireland at many levels, including schoolboy, youth, under-18, under-21, and the senior national team. He missed the 2002 World Cup due to his knee injury.
He first retired from international football after Ireland failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup, having played 39 times for his country. However, the new Ireland manager convinced him to return. Due to more injuries and a change in managers, Carr retired from international football for good on November 14, 2007. He played a total of 44 games for the Republic of Ireland senior team.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1993–94 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | |
| 1994–95 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995–96 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1996–97 | Premier League | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 30 | 0 | ||
| 1997–98 | Premier League | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 43 | 0 | ||
| 1998–99 | Premier League | 37 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 | – | 52 | 1 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Premier League | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3 | |
| 2000–01 | Premier League | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 33 | 3 | ||
| 2001–02 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002–03 | Premier League | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 32 | 0 | ||
| 2003–04 | Premier League | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 39 | 1 | ||
| Total | 226 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 272 | 8 | ||
| Newcastle United | 2004–05 | Premier League | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | Premier League | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 78 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 107 | 1 | ||
| Birmingham City | 2008–09 | Championship | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 0 | |
| 2009–10 | Premier League | 35 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 40 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 44 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Championship | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 106 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 121 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 410 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 500 | 9 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 44 | 0 | |
Stephen Carr's Football Achievements
Stephen Carr won several awards and trophies during his career:
Tottenham Hotspur
- Football League Cup: 1998–99 (a major cup competition in England)
Newcastle United
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2006 (a European club competition)
Birmingham City
- Football League Cup: 2010–11
Individual Awards
- PFA Team of the Year: 2000–01 Premier League, 2002–03 Premier League (chosen as one of the best players in the league)
- Tottenham Hotspur Members Club Player of the Year: 1999, 2000 (voted best player by the club's fans)
See also
In Spanish: Stephen Carr para niños
