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Football Biography

Andy Cole

“Andy Cole”

English · Nottingham · Born 15 October 1971

Forward
187
p l goals
414
apps
15
england caps
187
total goals

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One of the most lethal strikers in Premier League history, third on the all-time scoring list with 187 goals.

Andrew Alexander Cole was born in Nottingham on 15 October 1971. After starting at Arsenal, he made his name at Newcastle United, scoring 55 goals in the 1993-94 season. A controversial £7 million move to Manchester United in January 1995 saw him form a devastating partnership with Dwight Yorke. At United he won five Premier League titles, the Champions League in 1999 and two FA Cups. Cole later played for Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Burnley and Nottingham Forest. He scored 187 Premier League goals, placing him third on the all-time list. For England, he earned 15 caps and scored one goal, though many felt he deserved more international recognition.

Best Known For

Premier League 5x

He scored five goals in a single Premier League match against Ipswich Town in 1995, equalling the record at the time.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Premier League 5x
  • Champions League 1999
  • FA Cup 2x
Career Journey

Timeline

1971 👶 Born in Nottingham
2008 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Arsenal (1989-1992)
🏟️ Fulham (1991-1992, loan)
🏟️ Bristol City (1992-1993)
🏟️ Newcastle United (1993-1995)
🏟️ Manchester United (1995-2001)
🏟️ Blackburn Rovers (2001-2004)
🏟️ Fulham (2004-2005)
🏟️ Manchester City (2005-2006)
🏟️ Portsmouth (2006-2007)
🏟️ Sunderland (2007-2008)
🏆 Premier League 5x
🏆 Champions League 1999
🏆 FA Cup 2x
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Andy Cole

Andy Cole scored 187 Premier League goals, making him the third-highest scorer in the competition's history.

He scored five goals in one Premier League match against Ipswich Town on 4 March 1995.

He played for Arsenal, Fulham, Bristol City, Newcastle, Manchester United, Blackburn, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth, Birmingham, Sunderland, Burnley and Nottingham Forest.

He scored 55 goals in 70 appearances during the 1993-94 season and 68 goals in 84 total appearances for Newcastle.

Andy Cole was born on 15 October 1971 in Nottingham, England.

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Career Timeline — Andy Cole
1971
Born in Nottingham
2008
Retired from professional sport
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Arsenal (1989-1992)
Arsenal (1989-1992)
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Fulham (1991-1992, loan)
Fulham (1991-1992, loan)
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Bristol City (1992-1993)
Bristol City (1992-1993)
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Newcastle United (1993-1995)
Newcastle United (1993-1995)
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Manchester United (1995-2001)
Manchester United (1995-2001)
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Blackburn Rovers (2001-2004)
Blackburn Rovers (2001-2004)
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Fulham (2004-2005)
Fulham (2004-2005)
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Manchester City (2005-2006)
Manchester City (2005-2006)
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Portsmouth (2006-2007)
Portsmouth (2006-2007)
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Sunderland (2007-2008)
Sunderland (2007-2008)
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Premier League 5x
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Champions League 1999
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FA Cup 2x