British · Armthorpe, England · Born 14 February 1951English footballer and manager who won the Ballon d'Or twice, starred for Liverpool and Hamburg, and became a legendary figure in English football
Kevin Keegan won the European Footballer of the Year award in consecutive seasons, 1978 and 1979, while playing for Hamburg in the Bundesliga, becoming just the third Englishman to win the honour. He won three First Division titles, the UEFA Cup twice and the European Cup with Liverpool before his move to Germany, and later managed both Newcastle United and England, remaining one of English football's most recognisable and passionate figures.
First British player to win Ballon d'Or twice
He is the only English player to win the European Footballer of the Year award — doing so twice consecutively.
Did You Know?How They Played
Energetic forward with exceptional work rate, aerial ability and leadership
Lasting Impact
Transformed from lower league player to European superstar, later successful manager
Career Honours
- European Footballer of the Year 2x
- First Division 3x
- European Cup
- Bundesliga 1x
- UEFA Cup 1973
- UEFA Cup 1976
- FA Cup 1974
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1971–1977 | — | 323 | 100 | — |
| SV Hamburg | 1977–1980 | — | 90 | 17 | — |
| Newcastle United | 1982–1984 | — | 78 | 48 | — |
| Southampton | 1980–1982 | £420,000 | 78 | 37 | — |
| Scunthorpe United | 1968–1971 | — | 124 | 18 | #7 |
 Great Britain | — | — | 63 | 21 | — |
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