Lee Dixon

Lee Dixon is one of the most instantly recognisable faces in the football world. He enjoyed anexcellent playing career which saw him play for some of the best teams in England, while also he enjoyed a stellar international career with England which included 22 caps.

Dixon was a boyhood Manchester City fan and began his playing career with Burnley, before moving on to Chester City, Bury and then Stoke City. During his time with the Potters he created a telepathic defensive partnership with Steve Bould.

Stoke’s excellent defensive record meant that they gained interest from Arsenal. The pair signed for the club for a fee of around £765,000. Dixon and Bould’s unbelievable partnership was replicated at the Gunners and was a vital component in the club winning their first league title in 18 years.Dixon’s longevity was a crucial part to the early success achieved under Arsene Wenger, and he continued to play a crucial role up until his retirement in 2002. The defender won four league titles, three FA Cups and a UEFA Super Cup during his career with the Gunners, and he was also named in the PFA Team’s of the Season for the 1989-90 and 1990-91 campaigns.

His final season with the club saw the Gunners win their second domestic Premier League-FA Cup double. Dixon has also played at 91 of the 92 Football League stadiums.Since retiring, Dixon has been a mainstay in the sport and is frequently a pundit on the biggestfootball matches. He works with ITV throughout their coverage of the European Championships and World Cup, while he also works on the NBC Premier League coverage in the USA.