Alan Shearer

English former footballer and pundit (born 1970)

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Alan Shearer is an English football pundit and former professional player who played as a striker. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers of all time and one of the greatest players in Premier League history, he is the league's record goalscorer with 260 goals. He was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995. In 1996 he came third in both Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. In 2004 he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. Shearer was one of the first two players inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.

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Arsenal's 'bright spark' - Shearer on teenager Nwaneri Ex-England captain Alan Shearer analyses Arsenal's 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri as he stars in their 2-0 win over Leicester. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago
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Shearer meets Isak to talk goals, idols and dog memes Alan Shearer interviews Newcastle striker Alexander Isak for Football Focus to discuss his goalscoring form and how he wants to be "good at everything". BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'My record will go' - will Haaland overtake Shearer? As Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs a new contract until 2034, BBC Sport looks at whether he could beat Alan Shearer's Premier League goalscoring record and also get Shearer's thoughts. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2025
'Unstoppable' Isak gives Newcastle title chance - Shearer Match of the Day's Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak's fine form boosts Newcastle United's chance of catching up with league leaders Liverpool. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2025

How 'high-energy' Arsenal beat 'passive' Spurs Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discuss how Arsenal beat a "passive" Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2025
Should Bayindir be Man Utd's first-choice goalkeeper? Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Theo Walcott question if Altay Bayindir impressive performance in Manchester United's FA Cup third round win over Arsenal is enough to.. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2025
Grealish should take confidence from Salford performance - Shearer BBC pundit Alan Shearer says Jack Grealish should take confidence from his performance and goal in Manchester City's 8-0 win against Salford City. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025
Isak transfer fee would be off the charts - Shearer Alan Shearer and Shay Given discuss the importance of striker Alexander Isak as well as Newcastle United's recent form. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2025

'Liverpool were flustered and rattled - but still weren't beaten' MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer explains why there is no need for Premier League leaders Liverpool to panic after their thrilling draw with Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025
Tuchel will be having a 'right good look' at Delap - Shearer Match of the Day 2 pundit Alan Shearer analyses Liam Delap's performance in Ipswich Town's 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham and says England manager Thomas Tuchel will be having a "right good look".. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025
How 'impressive' Man Utd caused problems on Liverpool's right side Match of the Day 2 pundit Alan Shearer analyses Manchester United's "impressive" Diogo Dalot and how he caused Liverpool's right-hand side problems in their 2-2 draw in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025	Analysis: How Salah led 'hungry' Liverpool to victory Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises Liverpool's "incredibly hungry" attack after Arne Slot's side beat Leicester 3-1 at Anfield to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024
'Worrying' & 'staggering' - Why do Man City keep conceding? Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams look at Manchester City's "worrying" performance against Aston Villa, and why they seem to be conceding so many goals this season. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2024