Darren Anderton: Biography, Facts and Career
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Darren Robert Anderton (born 3 March 1972) is an English former professional footballer and pundit. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City. His twelve-year spell with Spurs yielded 299 league appearances, scoring 35 goals. He won the League Cup with Spurs in 1999, and was then runners-up in the same tournament again in 2002. He also played in the English Football League for Portsmouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers before finishing his career with AFC Bournemouth. In his final ever game as a professional player he came off the bench to score the winner with a spectacular volley in a 3–2 win for Bournemouth on 6 December 2008. He was capped 30 times by England, scoring seven goals and started every match at UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Since retirement, Anderton has largely worked as a pundit, notably for Canada's The Sports Network.
Quick facts about Darren Anderton
- Full name: Darren Anderton
- Born: 1972-03-03
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q363608
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Who is Darren Anderton?
Darren Robert Anderton (born 3 March 1972) is an English former professional footballer and pundit. As a player, he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City.
What nationality is Darren Anderton?
Darren Anderton is United Kingdom.
When was Darren Anderton born?
Darren Anderton was born on 1972-03-03.
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