Robbie Fowler

Footballer and manager with Liverpool

Robbie Fowler - Footballer and manager with Liverpool
Born

April 9th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a striker and spent the majority of his club career at Liverpool, where he became one of the club's all-time leading goalscorers. He also played for clubs such as Leeds United, Manchester City, and Cardiff City. As a manager, he had stints with clubs in the English Football League and abroad. Additionally, he was capped by the England national team, contributing to various international fixtures during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Scored over 180 goals for Liverpool

Won the FA Cup with Liverpool in 1992

Scored 7 goals for the England national team

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