What is Kevin Keegan doing now? The personal life story of the football legend

Kevin Keegan is a prominent figure in world football. He played for the England national team and multiple clubs like Liverpool, Newcastle, and Hamburger SV. After retiring, Kevin focused on nurturing talents and coaching. So, what is Kevin Keegan doing now? Is he alive?

Keegan rose to fame in the 70s and 80s, establishing himself among the best players. He also became successful in his managerial career. Discover everything about the football icon, including how he left the field with a helicopter inside the St. James' Park stadium.

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How old is Kevin Keegan today?

The legendary Kevin Keegan (age 72 as of November 2023) was born on Valentine's Day in February 1951 at his aunt's house in Elm Place in Armthorpe, UK. His zodiac sign is Aquarius, and his nationality is English.

Kevin Keegan's family

The former striker was born to Joe and Doris Keegan. His father used to work as a miner and spent his last five years as a boiler-maker. Keegan's mother, Doris, was a homemaker. He has an elder sister, Mary, and a younger brother, Michael.

Kevin's grandfather, Frank, also worked as a miner in England. He was among the over 30 survivors of the West Stanley Pit explosion in 1909.

What is Kevin Keegan doing now?

Keegan has worked as a football pundit since resigning as Newcastle United manager in 2008. He recently faced criticisms from fans following his remarks about female pundits commenting on men's football.

Kevin Keegan's career

Kevin's love for football began when he was young. He also played rugby and cricket in school. The football icon spent 17 years playing for six clubs before retiring and venturing into coaching. Here is a timeline of his football journey and achievements.

Playing career

The legendary forward had a trial for Coventry City, but the club did not give him a contract. So, what happened to Kevin Keegan?

Scunthorpe

Keegan made his professional debut for Scunthorpe against Peterborough United in 1968, aged 17. He played 29 league starts in his first campaign for the club. He spent three seasons with Scunthorpe before transferring to Liverpool.

Liverpool

Scunthorpe sold Keegan for around $40,500 to Liverpool in 1971. He began his career as a midfielder before Liverpool manager Bill Shankly converted him to a forward. His debut match came against Nottingham Forest, where he bagged a goal 12 minutes into the game. He finished his Liverpool career with 100 goals in 323 appearances.

Hamburg SV

Kevin spent six seasons in Anfield, then moved to Hamburg SV in West Germany in 1977. The club paid a then-British transfer fee of $614,000 to land the talented striker. He was nicknamed Mighty Mouse by Hamburg SV fans.

The legend spent three seasons with the club, scoring over 30 goals. Kevin Keegan won two FIFA Ballon d'Ors (1978 and 1979), cementing his place among the greatest.

Southampton

The Mighty Mouse moved to Southampton in 1980 for around $491,000. He nearly joined Juventus from Hamburg SV, but his wife changed his mind. His debut for Soton came in a 2-0 win over Manchester City. He helped the club finish sixth place in the First Division in his debut season, scoring 11 goals.

The English legend later bagged 26 goals in his second season, winning the top scorer award and PFA Player of the Year in the First Division. He also won Southampton's Player of the Year award and received an OBE for his contributions to the sport. He scored 37 goals in 68 games for the club.

Newcastle United

Kevin shocked fans by joining Newcastle United in 1982 for around $122,700. He helped the club get promotion to the top flight in 1984. The former striker played his last match for the club against Liverpool on 17 May 1984 at St James' Park.

After the match, Keegan left the ground in a helicopter, still dressed in his kit. The scene left several Newcastle fans with mixed emotions as the helicopter whisked away their icon into the sky.

Blacktown City

The football icon had a short stint at Blacktown City, where he finished his career in 1984. He retired to start a new career as a coach.

England national team

Keegan made 63 appearances for the England national team, scoring 21 goals. He also captained the team 31 times during his career.

Coaching career

The Mighty Mouse began his managerial tenure in 1992 at Newcastle United in the third tier of England football. He helped the club return to Division One in 1993 and won the league title. He signed some of the club's legends, including Andy Cole, Alan Shearer, and Les Ferdinand.

Kevin left Newcastle to briefly manage Fulham before becoming England manager from 1999 to 2000. He also coached Manchester City between 2001 and 2005 and returned for a short spell as Newcastle United manager in 2008.

Kevin Keegan's stats and achievements

The legendary forward scored over 200 goals in over 500 matches for his clubs and country. He also managed 116 wins in 267 Premier League matches as a manager. Keegan's accolades and trophies include:

Kevin Keegan's net worth and salary

The former Liverpool forward has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2023. His primary source of income is his football career as a player, coach, and pundit. He earned an annual salary of $14,700 at Liverpool and around $307,000 in endorsements.

Interesting facts about Kevin Keegan

Keegan has enjoyed his career and created time for his family and friends. Discover more about the other side of his life besides football.

Kevin Keegan and wife

Kevin is married to Jean Woodhouse, whom he met on the Waltzers at the Doncaster Fair. According to the former striker, he had to lie to Jean, who was still at school then, to win her love. The couple tied the knot on 23 September 1974.

Is Kevin Keegan still married to Jean Keegan?

The couple are still together, living with their children. They have two daughters, Laura, born in 1978, and Sarah, born in 1982. Jean and her husband also have grandchildren.

Where does Kevin Keegan live now?

Kevin lives in England with his family. He also stayed at Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland. Keegan had a mansion in Cleveland but had it on sale in October 2004. Kevin Keegan's house sat on 41 acres of land.

What is Kevin Keegan doing now? The legendary footballer quit football management to become a pundit. His talents and achievements have inspired many generations of footballers.

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Full name	Joseph Kevin Keegan
Date of birth	14 February 1951
Age	72 (as of November 2023)
Place of birth	Armthorpe, Doncaster, England
Nationality	English
Height	1.73 m (5 feet 8 inches)
Career	Former footballer and coach
Position	Forward
Parents	Joe and Doris Keegan
Grandfather	Frank
Siblings	Michael, Mary
Wife	Jean Woodhouse
Children	Sarah, Laura
Net worth	$12 million