Gary Lineker
Soccer Player

Gary Lineker Net Worth

Gary Lineker is a legendary English striker who was born on November 30, 1960 in Leicester, England. He played for the English national team from 1984 to 1992 and became England's all-time top scorer in the FIFA World Cup finals after scoring an impressive ten goals in his career. Lineker is remembered for his remarkable achievements and is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 30, 1960
Birth Place Leicester, England
Age 63 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $1.5 million (2024)

About

Legendary striker who played on the English national team from 1984 to 1992; became England's all-time top scorer in the FIFA World Cup finals after scoring a remarkable ten goals in his career.

Before Fame

He played both cricket and soccer during high school and believed at the time he would have a higher chance of succeeding professionally in cricket.

Trivia

He spent his club career with five different teams, most notably Leicester City, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur. In his 466-game club career, he compiled a total of 243 goals.

Family Life

His parents, Barry and Margaret Lineker, raised him in Leicester, England. He was married to Michelle Cockayne from 1986 to 2006 and the couple had four sons together: George, Harry, Tobias and Angus. In 2009, he married Danielle Lineker, but they announced their separation in 2016.

Associated With

He played against Argentina and Diego Maradona in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup competition. Maradona scored twice and England was eliminated.

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