Michael Owen

Michael Owen transitioned from a celebrated football career, playing for elite clubs and the England national team, to a successful career as a media pundit, racehorse owner, and brand ambassador, leveraging his deep understanding of sports. After scoring on his Premier League debut for Liverpool in May 1997, becoming the club’s youngest ever goalscorer at 17 years and 143 days, Michael Owen was Liverpool’s top scorer from 1997 to 2004, earning two Premier League Golden Boot awards in 1997-98 and 1998-99, alongside the PFA Young Player of the Year in 1997-98. Owen secured multiple major trophies with Liverpool in 2001, including the FA Cup – notably scoring two late goals against Arsenal in the final – the Football League Cup (twice), the UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. His talent earned him the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in 2001, the last English player to win it, and he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players in 2004.

He also engages in racehorse breeding and ownership, co-owning the renowned Manor House Stables racing yard. Cementing his legacy, Michael Owen was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2014. He continues to leverage his deep understanding of sports through ongoing media work, punditry, and active involvement with Manor House Stables, demonstrating a versatile and impactful career beyond the pitch.