Robert Earnshaw
Welsh professional footballer, striker
Born
April 6th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Wales
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A professional footballer from Wales, played as a striker and had a notable career across various clubs in the English leagues. Earnshaw began his career with Cardiff City, making significant contributions before transferring to several teams including West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City. Earnshaw also represented the Welsh national team, earning over 50 caps. He became the first player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League for three different clubs. His agility and goal-scoring ability made him a prominent figure in Welsh football during his professional career.
First player to score a Premier League hat-trick for three clubs: Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion, and Norwich City
Scored 11 goals for the Welsh national team
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