Football Biography

Dwight Yorke

“Dwight”

Trinidadian · Canaan, Tobago · Born 3 November 1971

Forward

123

goals

375

apps

intl caps

intl goals

Charismatic striker whose lethal partnership with Andy Cole powered Manchester United's historic 1999 Treble.

Dwight Eversley Yorke was born in Canaan, Tobago on 3 November 1971. Spotted by Graham Taylor on a tour of the Caribbean, he joined Aston Villa in 1989 and became a fan favourite, scoring 73 goals in 231 Premier League appearances. In 1998 he joined Manchester United for £12.6 million and immediately struck up a devastating partnership with Andy Cole. In his first season at Old Trafford, Yorke was the Champions League's top scorer as United won the unprecedented Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. He later played for Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC and Sunderland. Internationally, Yorke captained Trinidad and Tobago to their first ever World Cup finals in 2006, earning 72 caps and scoring 19 goals.

Best Known For

Premier League 3x

He captained Trinidad and Tobago to their first ever FIFA World Cup in 2006, the smallest nation to qualify at that time.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

Premier League 3x
Champions League 1999
FA Cup 1x

Career Journey

Timeline

1971 👶 Born in Canaan, Tobago

2009 🏁 Retired from professional sport

🏟️ Aston Villa

🏟️ Manchester United

🏟️ Blackburn Rovers

🏟️ Birmingham City

🏆 Premier League 3x

🏆 Champions League 1999

🏆 FA Cup 1x

Goals	123
Apps	375
Intl Caps	72
Intl Goals	19

Club	Shirt No	Apps	Goals
Aston Villa	#10	284	73
Manchester United	#19	152	64
Blackburn Rovers	#10	96	27
Birmingham City	#9	38	8

Nationality	Trinidadian
Born	3 November 1971 (age 55)
Birth Place	Canaan, Tobago
Position	Forward
Retired	2009
Clubs	Aston Villa (1989-98), Manchester United (1998-2002), Blackburn (2002-04), Birmingham City (2004-05), Sydney FC (2005-06), Sunderland (2006-09)
Est. Net Worth	$20m

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Dwight Yorke

How many goals did Dwight Yorke score in the Premier League?

Yorke scored 123 goals in 375 Premier League appearances across spells at Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn, Birmingham and Sunderland.

What made Yorke's partnership with Andy Cole special?

Their near-telepathic understanding produced 53 goals between them in the 1998-99 Treble season, with Yorke finishing as the Champions League's top scorer.

Did Dwight Yorke play in a World Cup?

Yes, he captained Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the smallest country to qualify at the time.

Which clubs did Dwight Yorke play for?

He played for Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC and Sunderland.

When was Dwight Yorke born?

Dwight Yorke was born on 3 November 1971 in Canaan, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago.

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