Jamie Carragher
Footballer and sports commentator
Born
January 28th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Carragher played as a central defender for Liverpool in the English Premier League. Over his career, he made 737 appearances for the club, earning accolades such as two FA Cups, three League Cups, two UEFA Champions League titles, and one UEFA Super Cup. After retiring in 2013, he transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting, joining Sky Sports as a commentator and analyst, where he contributed to football coverage and insights.
Won the UEFA Champions League twice with Liverpool
Made 737 appearances for Liverpool
Served as a sports commentator for Sky Sports
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