Martin Keown: PL Predictions
12 years ago
United Kingdom Martin Keown has transitioned from a professional footballer to a respected pundit and coach, sharing his extensive knowledge of the game.
Head of English football for McDonald's, working on a joint initiative for grassroots football with the FA.
Foundation Ambassador for Arsenal, recognizing his significant contribution to the club as one of its greatest defenders.
Coached teams for Castrol's football campaign alongside Nigel Winterburn.
Regularly appears as a pundit on BBC's football coverage and Match of the Day.
Serves as a pundit for BT Sport.
Covers the Champions League as a pundit for Irish broadcaster TV3.
Worked for ESPN UK during the 2011 Emirates Cup.
Participated in a publicity stunt where Budweiser signed him (and other former professional players) for Wembley FC to play in the FA Cup, which Budweiser sponsored.
Martin Raymond Keown was born on July 24, 1966, in Oxford, England. He began his football career in the youth system of Arsenal in 1980, progressing through their ranks before making his professional debut on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion in 1984. His senior debut for Arsenal came in November 1985. Following managerial changes at Arsenal, Keown moved to Aston Villa in 1986 for £125,000. He spent three seasons with Aston Villa, helping them achieve promotion back to the First Division in 1988 before joining Everton in August 1989 for £750,000. Keown played for Everton until February 1993, when he returned to Arsenal for £2 million. This move marked a significant turning point in his career.
Keown’s second spell at Arsenal, from 1993 to 2004, was highly successful. He became a key figure in Arsène Wenger’s teams, known for his defensive contributions and versatility, often playing as a center-back or defensive midfielder. During this period, he made over 400 appearances and secured ten major honors with the club, including three Premier League titles in 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2003–04, and three FA Cups in 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2002–03. He was also part of the “Invincibles” squad that went unbeaten in the 2003–04 Premier League season. Keown earned 43 caps for the England national team between 1992 and 2002, representing his country in four major international tournaments: Euro 1992, 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000, and 2002 FIFA World Cup. He retired from international football after the 2002 World Cup.
After leaving Arsenal in 2004, Keown had brief stints with Leicester City and Reading before officially retiring from professional football in 2005. Post-retirement, he transitioned into coaching and media roles. He joined the coaching staff at Newbury in 2005 and later returned to Arsenal as a part-time scout and coach. Keown also became a prominent football pundit for BBC and BT Sport, offering analysis and commentary on various football events, including the Champions League for TV3. In 2012, he briefly came out of retirement to play for Wembley F.C. in their FA Cup campaign as part of a publicity initiative, demonstrating his enduring connection to the sport.
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