Meet Lainya Shearer, Alan Shearer's wife: A tale of love and family

Meet Lainya Shearer, Alan Shearer's wife: A tale of love and family

Kevin Omuya
updated at October 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Lainya Shearer is the wife of England football icon Alan Shearer and an entrepreneur and successful businesswoman in her own right. Although keeping out of the spotlight as much as possible, she has contributed to her husband and their family's success.

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Alan Shearer and his wife Lainya arrive for the gala performance of The Last Ship, Sting & Otilde's Tony-nominated musical, at Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. Photo: Owen Humphreys
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Alan Shearer, a legend for Newcastle United, married his high school sweetheart, and she is now the mother of his three children. Alan, one of the best strikers of his day, is widely regarded as a legend in the sport. His wife, Lainya's early achievements have prepared her for the challenges of adulthood as a wife and mother.

Lainya Shearer's profile and bio summary

Title

Details

Full name

Lainya Shearer

Gender

Female

Age

53 years old as of 2023

Date of birth

1970

Place of birth

England

Nationality

English

Ethnicity

White

Height

1.65m (5'4")

Weight

55kg (121lbs)

Eye colour

Dark brown

Hair colour

Dark brown

Marital status

Married (1991)

Spouse

Alan Shearer

Children

3 (Chloe, Hollie and Will)

Parents

Unknown

Location

Tyne, England

Net worth

$48 million (Husband's worth)

Social media

Instagram

Who is Alan Shearer's wife?

While Alan Shearer was still a player at Southampton in 1988, he met his wife, Lainya. Sources state the English football pundit and his spouse married at just 20 years young. They had their wedding on 8 June 1991.

How old is Lainya Shearer?

Most online reports state Lainya was born in 1970, the same year as her famous husband, which counts to 53 years of age as of 2023.

Who is Alan Shearer?

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Alan Shearer looks on during The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on April 16, 2022, in London, England. Photo: Chris Brunskill
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Shearer holds the Premier League record for most goals scored with 260. Pelé nominated the Newcastle icon as one of FIFA's 100 Greatest Living Players in 2004.

Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021. Being the Premier League's all-time top scorer is an impressive feat.

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Alan Shearer and his wife Lainya after the Alan Shearer Testimonial Match between Newcastle United v Glasgow Celtic at St. James' Park on May 11, 2006, in Newcastle, England. Photo: Ian Horrocks
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Lainya and Alan Shearer's children

The pair have three children. They had their first child, Chloe, in September 1991. Hollie Shearer, a musician, was the couple's second daughter, also born in December 1991. They welcomed their son Will in September 2001.

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Alan Shearer with his family (left-right) Hollie, Lainya (wife), Will and Chloe after he was presented with a CBE by the Duke of Cambridge, during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on December 6, 2016, in London, England. Photo: John Stillwell
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Alan Shearer and his wife's net worth

The net worth of Shearer's wife, Lainya is unknown. The net worth of Alan, as reported by The Sun is $48 million. He was paid $540,000 in 2018 for his role on Match of the Day.

The Daily Star states Alan Shearer made a massive profit on his luxury Darras Hall home, which he purchased for $3.6 million during the final few seasons of his playing days. He sold the house for $7 million in 2022.

Alan Shearer and his wife's family on Instagram

The family of five have Instagram pages. Alan Shearer has a verified profile with 845,000 followers as of 15 October 2023. Shearer's wife, Lainya has a private account with 94 followers.

Alan Shearer's daughter, Hollie, has a verified profile with 83,900 followers. Hollie's sister, Chloe has 18,400 fans and she often posts photos of the family. Will, the only son of Shearer and his wife Lainya has accumulated 15,200 followers on his Instagram.

Lainya Shearer is the captivating force standing beside the legendary Alan Shearer. His wife's grace and charm perfectly complement his illustrious career on the football field. Beyond the glitz of being a footballer's wife, Lainya boasts a story of her own—a narrative painted with resilience, passion, and a touch of glamour.

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Kevin Omuya
Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.