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Football Biography

Kenny Dalglish

“King Kenny”

Scottish · Glasgow · Born 1 January 1951

Forward
351
goals
851
apps
102
caps
30
intl goals

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One of football's greatest ever forwards and managers — King Kenny who won six league titles with Liverpool as player and manager.

Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish was born in Glasgow in 1951 and joined Celtic (1969–1977) where he won 4 Scottish titles and scored 167 goals in 320 appearances. Liverpool paid £440,000 in 1977 — then a British record for a transfer between two British clubs — to replace Kevin Keegan. He spent 13 seasons (1977–1990) scoring 172 goals in 515 appearances and winning 8 First Division titles, 3 European Cups and 2 FA Cups. He earned 102 Scotland caps scoring 30 goals — then the national record. His top speed of 28.7 km/h and 9.8 km per game reflect a player whose genius was touch, vision and movement rather than athleticism. He scored 351 career goals and provided 243 assists in 851 appearances. He was FWA Footballer of the Year twice (1979, 1983). He became Liverpool player-manager in 1985 and won the First Division and FA Cup Double in 1986. He later managed Blackburn Rovers (winning Premier League 1995) and had a second Liverpool stint (2011–2012). He is the only player to have scored more than 100 goals in both Scotland and England.

Best Known For

First Division 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 (Liverpool)

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • First Division 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 (Liverpool)
  • European Cup 1978, 1981, 1984 (Liverpool)
  • FA Cup 1986 (Liverpool)
  • Scottish Premier Division 4x (Celtic)
  • FWA Footballer of Year 1979, 1983
Career Journey

Timeline

1951 👶 Born in Glasgow
1990 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Celtic
🏟️ Liverpool
🏟️ Newcastle United
🏆 First Division 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 (Liverpool)
🏆 European Cup 1978, 1981, 1984 (Liverpool)
🏆 FA Cup 1986 (Liverpool)
🏆 Scottish Premier Division 4x (Celtic)
🏆 FWA Footballer of Year 1979, 1983
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish scored 351 career goals in 851 appearances.

Kenny Dalglish earned 102 international caps scoring 30 goals.

Kenny Dalglish provided 243 career assists.

Kenny Dalglish won 20 major trophies throughout his career.

Kenny Dalglish was born in 1951 in Glasgow.

Career Timeline — Kenny Dalglish
1951
Born in Glasgow
1990
Retired from professional sport
Celtic
Celtic
Liverpool
Liverpool
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
First Division 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990 (Liverpool)
European Cup 1978, 1981, 1984 (Liverpool)
FA Cup 1986 (Liverpool)
Scottish Premier Division 4x (Celtic)
FWA Footballer of Year 1979, 1983