THE PLAYER
Alan Shearer
Former footballer
Alan Shearer is a former England striker and the Premier League’s record goalscorer with 260 goals. He won the league with Blackburn Rovers before becoming Newcastle United’s leading goalscorer. After retiring, he worked as a football broadcaster.
WifeLainya Shearer
- Country
- England
Biography sources
IN PICTURES
11 photosAlan Shearer photos
Photo credits
- Alan Shearer holding a Newcastle scarf at the Town Moor cup celebrations. · Michelle Mercer / Newcastle United · Newcastle United ↗
- Alan Shearer greeting Newcastle United supporters at his unveiling, pictured in the club archive. · Newcastle United ↗
- Alan Shearer in a portrait published by Newcastle United. · Newcastle United ↗
- Alan Shearer for SoccerBible. · SoccerBible ↗
- Alan Shearer preparing a shot at his Foundation Golf Day. · Alan Shearer Foundation ↗
- Alan Shearer following through on a golf shot at his Foundation Golf Day. · Alan Shearer Foundation ↗
- Alan Shearer driving a golf buggy at his Foundation Golf Day. · Alan Shearer Foundation ↗
- Alan Shearer at his foundation with Jackie Dunn and Nic Gilbert. · Alan Shearer Foundation ↗
- Alan Shearer with Tony Parkes at Ewood Park. · Blackburn Rovers Former Players Association ↗
- Alan Shearer receiving his Blackburn Rovers Hall of Fame award. · Blackburn Rovers Former Players Association ↗
- Alan Shearer celebrating in Newcastle United’s official Hall of Fame archive. · Newcastle United ↗
WHO’S WITH WHOM
Relationship history
Alan Shearer met Lainya during his Southampton years. They married on 8 June 1991 and have three children. Their family joined him on the pitch for his Newcastle testimonial in 2006.
Relationship sources
- Lainya Shearer Wikipedia ↗
FAMILY
Children
- NameChloeDate of birthNot publicly disclosedOther parentLainya Shearer
- NameHollieDate of birthNot publicly disclosedOther parentLainya Shearer
- NameWillDate of birthNot publicly disclosedOther parentLainya Shearer