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Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer is a retired football player, widely regarded to have been one of the best strikers in English footballing history.

  • Madame Tussauds, Sporting Heroes Academy
Alan Shearer wax figure at Madame Tussauds Blackpool

Famous Facts...

  • He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne on 13 August 1970
  • He played professional football for 18 years (1988 to 2006)
  • Alan Shearer played for three teams, Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle United
  • Playing for England on 63 occasions scoring 30 goals
  • Shearer was given Honorary Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2000
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