Get the scoop on Robbie Keane's net worth and his biography

Get the scoop on Robbie Keane's net worth and his biography

Helix Odhiambo
updated at January 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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Robbie Keane is a Premier League legend and one of the greatest footballers Ireland has ever produced. He enjoyed an illustrious career in Europe and the United States, earning millions. Today, Robbie Keane's net worth puts him among the wealthiest Irish athletes.

Robbie Keane's age
Middlesbrough Assistant Head Coach Robbie Keane during the Sky Bet Championship match against Luton Town at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, on 15 February 2020. Photo: Mark Fletcher
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Keane is Ireland's all-time top scorer and the most capped player with the national team. He retired to focus on coaching and nurturing talents. This article highlights fascinating details about the Irish icon, from his background to his career, net worth, and family.

Robbie Keane's profile summary

Full name

Robert David Keane

Known as

Robbie Keane

Date of birth

8 July 1980

Age

43 (as of January 2024)

Place of birth

Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland

Nationality

Irish

Height

1.76 m (5' 9")

Weight

73 kg (161 lbs)

Eye colour

Blue

Hair colour

Dark brown

Profession

Football coach, former player (striker)

Parents

Anne, Robbie Keane Snr.

Siblings

Graham, Amy, Natasha

Wife

Claudine

Children

Hudson, Robert Jr.

Net worth

$55 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook

How old is Robbie Keane?

Irish legend Robbie Keane (age 43 as of January 2024) was born and raised in Tallaght, Dublin. His real name is Robert David Keane. The former striker is 1.76 m or 5 feet and 9 inches tall. He weighs 73 kg or 161 lbs and has blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Robbie Keane's net worth

Robbie Keane's net worth
Former Spurs striker Robbie Keane poses on the red carpet during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Draw at Festhalle Messe Frankfurt on 9 October 2022, in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo: Kristian Skeie
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How much money is Robbie Keane worth, and is he the wealthiest Irish athlete? According to several sources, the legendary striker has an estimated net worth of $55 million as of 2024. Keane landed lucrative deals that earned him millions of salaries, bonuses and endorsements.

Other sources estimate his net worth at $57 million. Keane's wealth puts him fifth in the list of wealthiest Irish athletes. The country has produced exceptional talents who have dominated various sports. MMA fighter Conor McGregor tops the list with a net worth of around $190m.

Career earnings

The Irish legend earned millions in salaries and bonuses thanks to his brilliant talent and goal-scoring prowess. He was among the most sought-after strikers, and top clubs were willing to pay a lot to sign him. His most expensive move was to Liverpool in 2008.

How much did Liverpool buy Robbie Keane for?

The Reds splashed around $25.8 million to sign the striker from Tottenham Hotspurs in July 2008. According to Forbes, the former Irish skipper was among the few players earning millions in Major League Soccer in 2013.

Robbie had a base salary of $4 million and a guaranteed salary of $4.33 million while playing for LA Galaxy. He earned a gross total of around $22.3 million throughout his playing career.

Robbie Keane's career

Robbie Keane all clubs
Irish legend Robbie Kean had an illustrious career in the Premier League, ranking among the greatest strikers in history. Photo: Mark Thompson, Shaun Botterill, Shaun Botterill (modified by author)
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The former Spurs striker left an inspiring legacy following a 20-year career that saw him represent 11 clubs and his national team. He is one of the greatest Irish footballers in history. So, who did Robbie Keane play for? Here is a timeline of his career.

Early career

Robbie's football journey began at Fettercairn, a local club in his hometown. He later joined Crumlin United, a Dublin schoolboy team, at ten and then moved to Wolverhampton's academy in England in July 1996.

Premier League

The Irish legend debuted for Wolves in August 1997 at 17. He scored an impressive 16 goals during the 1998-1999 season, finishing as the club's top goal scorer. Robbie moved to Coventry for around $7.6 million and continued proving his talent by scoring 12 goals in 34 matches in the Premier League.

Italian giants Inter Milan signed Keane in July 2000, but he only stayed a few months before joining Leeds on loan. He completed a permanent move to Leeds in May 2001. After two years with the club, the Irish joined Tottenham Hotspurs.

Robbie helped Spurs avoid relegation in the 2003-2004 season. He played over 300 games for the London club, scoring over 100 goals. Robbie became the 13th Premier League player to achieve 100 goals. His impressive run attracted Liverpool, who bought him to bolster their attack under Rafa Benitez.

Despite his high expectations, the legendary goal-poacher lasted 189 days after reportedly falling out with the manager. Robbie returned to Spurs then spent on loan at Celtic and West Ham United.

MLS career

Who did Robbie Keane play for?
LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane holds the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the 2014 MLS Cup. They defeated the New England Revolution 2-1 in the final in Carson, California. Photo: Andy Mead
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The former forward joined the LA Galaxy in 2011 and helped the team secure the Western Conference championship and the Supporters' Shield. He moved to Aston Villa on loan in 2012, then returned to the Galaxy until 2017.

Indian Super League

The Irish icon moved to ATK in August 2017, the last club he played for before retiring. Keane officially hanged his boots on 28 November 2018.

Robbie Keane's stats and achievements

The legendary striker won the 2007-2008 League Cup with Spurs and three MLS Cups. Here is a breakdown of his games, goals, and assists per club from Transfermarkt stats.

Club

Games

Goals

Assists

Tottenham Hotspur

306

122

32

LA Galaxy

165

104

41

Wolverhampton Wanderers

77

25

4

Leeds United

56

18

2

Coventry City

34

12

1

Liverpool

28

7

5

Celtic

19

16

2

Inter Milan

15

3

2

ATK

11

8

-

West Ham United

10

2

1

Aston Villa

7

3

1

Total

728

320

91

National team

Robbie is the most capped player in the history of the Republic of Ireland national team, with 143 caps from 1998 to 2016. He is also their leading scorer with 67 goals. The former Ireland skipper played at the 2002 World Cup and the 2012 and 2016 European Championships.

Robbie Keane's shirt numbers were no. 10 (Tottenham Hotspur) and no.7 (Leeds United and LA Galaxy). He was a versatile forward who excelled as a centre forward, second striker, or attacking midfielder.

Interesting facts about Robbie Keane

Are Roy Keane and Robbie Keane related?
The Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane (L) with Robbie Keane (R) during a training session in the Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Photo: David Maher
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Besides scoring goals, Robbie entertained fans with his unique and memorable celebrations. He celebrated with his iconic cartwheel, somersault, and trademark "un-slinging" moves. Discover more about him here.

Robbie Keane and Roy Keane are unrelated and only share the same surname. Roy is a legendary football midfielder who played for Manchester United and Ireland's national team.

Who are Robbie's family members?

Robbie's mother, Anne, died in October 2022, while his father, Robbie Keane Snr., passed away in 2003. The former striker has a brother and two sisters. Robbie Keane's brother is Graham, and his sisters are Amy and Natasha.

Robbie Keane's wife and kids

The ex-Spurs forward married former Miss Ireland contestant Claudine Palmer in June 2008. They have two children together. Robbie Keane's sons are Robert Jr., born in 2009 and Hudson, born in 2015.

What is Robbie Keane doing now?

The Irish star retired to focus on coaching. The father of two served as player-manager of ATK and assistant manager of the Ireland national team. He is currently managing Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.

Final word

Robbie Keane's net worth and achievements elevate his status as one of the wealthiest and most accomplished football strikers. The Irish legend has also donated to multiple charities. He is a living legend and a role model worldwide.

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Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.