[110], Crouch set a record for the most appearances as substitute in the Premier League, on 20 November 2017 when he came off the bench for the 143rd time against Brighton & Hove Albion, breaking the record held by Shola Ameobi. [146], Crouch was named in Capello's final 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup and was given the number 9 shirt. [23] He scored many key goals in Southampton's relegation battle, including memorable goals against Liverpool in a 2–0 home win, Arsenal in a 1–1 home draw and two away to Middlesbrough in a 3–1 victory. Crouch retires at the age of 38 having had a remarkable career as a center forward. [63] On 15 February 2011, Crouch scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the Champions League second round, first leg match against Milan at the San Siro, sweeping home Aaron Lennon's cut-back after a counter-attack. Burnley 1 Season. [38] On 31 March, he returned to action after the operation and scored the first hat-trick of his club career, coming against Arsenal in a 4–1 victory. [83] He then went three months without a goal before scoring against Wigan on 29 January 2013. Crouch attended Roxeth Primary and North Ealing Primary and began to play football with Northolt Hotspurs. The fact that Crouch possessed "good touch for a big man" became something of a media cliché during this time. Macclesfield. He retired in July 2019 after the end of his contract. Peter Crouch (born 30 January 1981 in Macclesfield, England) is an English footballer who played for Liverpool from 2005-2008. [41] He ended the 2006–07 season as Liverpool's top goalscorer in all competitions, with eighteen goals. He scored a vital goal for Tottenham against Manchester City which earned the club a place in the UEFA Champions League. [179], Crouch and model Abbey Clancy married on 30 June 2011. [114] Crouch played 34 times in 2017–18, scoring six goals as Stoke were relegated to the Championship. He joined Stoke City in August 2011, for a club record fee of £10 million. [125] He did this whilst bizarrely wearing two different squad numbers on his shirt – No. [116] Crouch made his debut for Burnley on 2 February, coming on as a 76th minute substitute in a 1–1 draw against Southampton; he made an immediate impact, as he was instrumental in Burnley being awarded their first penalty for a season-and-a-half. [183], In August 2012, Crouch was found guilty of speeding in November 2011 and ordered to pay a fine of £1,000. 21 on the front (his designated squad number for the match), and the incorrect No. Peter Crouch. Peter James Crouch (born 30 January 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is one of 29 players to have scored 100 or more Premier League goals, and holds the record for the most headed goals in Premier League history. 132. [173], On 1 February 2017, Crouch gave the dance a final outing to celebrate his 100th Premier League goal. [9] However, he did not make any appearances for their first team and was loaned out to other clubs, having brief spells at Dulwich Hamlet in the Isthmian League Premier Division and, in the summer of 2000, IFK Hässleholm in Sweden, where he played in the country's third tier. [165] Although he was criticised in his youth for his limited ability in the air, despite his height, and for his inability to out–jump other players, he holds the record for the most headed goals in Premier League history. "[30], The drought finally ended on 3 December 2005 when he scored against Wigan Athletic. [75] It was a landmark achievement for Crouch as he surpassed 100 league goals. He failed to make an appearance for Spurs and after loan spells at Dulwich Hamlet and Swedish club IFK Hässleholm he joined Queens Park Rangers. 6ft 7in (2.01m) Weight. [7] Later, he told the Liverpool official website that despite this, he and his friends at the time were fans of QPR. Loading… The Reds romped to the Premier League title last season and finished 18 … [113] Crouch signed another one-year contract extension with the Potters in November 2017. [2] He is one of 29 players to have scored 100 or more Premier League goals, and holds the record for the most headed goals in Premier League history.[3]. 12 on the back. The "Detailed stats" tab shows a player's total appearances, goals, cards and cumulative … Former Premier League striker Peter Crouch has claimed that Newcastle United are the favourites to finish in the last relegation spot in the Premier League this season.. Minutes per goal. [40] He later participated in the 2007 UEFA Champions League Final, coming on as a substitute for Javier Mascherano as Liverpool were defeated by Milan in Athens. You may disable these but this may affect website functionality. [5] The Crouch family spent three years living in Southeast Asia, and moved back to England after Bruce rejected the chance to work in Australia. [115], Crouch signed for Premier League club Burnley on 31 January 2019 on a contract until the end of the 2018–19 season in a player-exchange deal with Sam Vokes. Essential cookies are required for the operation of our website. [150][151], Crouch came on as a substitute in the home friendly against France for the injured Steven Gerrard on 17 November 2010. Played min. [20] Villa sold Crouch in July 2004 to Southampton for a fee of £2.5 million. He scored quickly from an Ashley Young corner to make the score 1–2 with an angled side-footed volley. [174], On 12 June, Crouch announced he would perform his robotic dance again only if England were to win the World Cup, saying, "It's not about robotic dancing. [10] His move to Sweden came about when IFK Hässleholm sold Jon Jönsson to Tottenham for £70,000 and also agreed two loan deals for the Swedish club, that of Crouch and Alton Thelwell. Although this first goal was originally given as an own goal, it was later awarded to Crouch on appeal; he went on to score a second goal in the same match. Southampton (11.) [189], Former English association football player, Liverpool F.C. [172], In the summer of 2006, Crouch adopted a robotic dancing goal celebration. [24] He also scored a late winning penalty to knock former club and Saints' arch-rival Portsmouth out of the FA Cup. Performance statistics for Peter Crouch - Stoke City. [27] On 19 July 2005, Southampton agreed to sell Crouch for £7 million to Liverpool on a four-year contract. [19] Crouch played 15 times for the Canaries in 2003–04, scoring four goals helping the team gain promotion. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. After QPR were relegated at the end of the 2000–01 season, Portsmouth acquired him in a transfer deal worth £1.5 million. [142] Crouch also got an early first half goal against Belarus in the final 2010 World Cup qualifier, which he then followed up with a second goal in the 76th minute. 1:2 : CF: 41' 1:2: Header: Season … [137] An operation needed for a nose injury he sustained playing for Liverpool prevented him from playing in England's two qualifying matches in March 2007. [13], Relegation meant that QPR had to sell many of their best players to support their diminished finances, and Portsmouth bought Crouch for £1.5 million. [42], At the start of the 2007–08 season, he had restricted opportunities to play for Liverpool due to the arrival of other strikers, including Fernando Torres, but nonetheless scored against Toulouse in a Champions League qualifying win in August, his eighth goal in his past ten appearances in that competition,[43] and then also scoring the first and last goals of an 8–0 win over Beşiktaş in the first round of the Champions League in November. [124] On 1 March 2006, he scored his first goal for England, with the equaliser in a 2–1 friendly win over Uruguay. [97], On 28 February 2015, Crouch scored the winning goal in Stoke's 1–0 win over Hull City, equaling Alan Shearer's record of 46 headed goals in the Premier League. [6] As a child, he attended some Chelsea matches. He scored seven goals in ten European matches for Spurs in 2010–11, but was unable to replicate this form in the Premier League. [48] Crouch scored his first goal on his return to Portsmouth in a 3–0 win against Everton at Goodison Park on 30 August 2008. [87][88] He returned to the starting line up on 26 October 2013 and scored in a 3–2 defeat against Manchester United. [123] He went on to make two appearances during the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign for England: starting against Austria in a 1–0 victory and coming on as a substitute against Poland in a 2–1 win. [57] He scored his first goal for Tottenham in the League Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers in a 5–1 win on 26 August 2009. Goals. [5] His second book, How to be a Footballer, was released in 2018. Peter Crouch former footballer from England Centre-Forward last club: Burnley FC * Jan 30, 1981 in Macclesfield, England Peter Crouch is a Forward who have played in 23 matches and scored 1 Goals in the 2018/2019 season of Championship in England. [171] He has been also referred to as "Mr. Roboto" by Univision's commentators and as "Pantera Rosa" ("Pink Panther") by Fox Sports en Español commentators. [73] Crouch went on to score against Arsenal, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers before missing out on the Christmas period matches after suffering from a virus. [28], Crouch underwent intense media scrutiny because of a goal drought during his first months at Liverpool. Leicester (11.) McCoist argues Crouch had a better Premier League career than Suarez However, he didn’t have as good a Premier League career as former Reds striker Peter Crouch. [139] Crouch was England's top scorer in the qualifying campaign with five goals, but this did not prevent England finishing only third in their group and failing to progress to the finals of the competition. (Born 30 Jan, 1981) Forward. [89] Crouch retained his place in the team for the remainder of the 2013–14 season, where he finished as top scorer with ten goals in 38 appearances as Stoke finished in ninth place. Peter Crouch as seen in October 2007 (JukoFF / Wikimedia / Public Domain) Best Known For. Matches. Peter Crouch-1998-. [155][166] He was also known for his longevity,[110] and had a penchant for scoring acrobatic goals from bicycle kicks. [53] Crouch played 46 times for Pompey in 2008–09, scoring 16 goals as the side finished in 14th position. I've stopped doing it for the time being, but if I ever score a really big goal you never know. View Peter Crouch profile on Yahoo Sports. [120] He was later a part of David Platt's England under-21 team, which went to the finals of the European Under-21 Championship in Switzerland in May 2002, where he scored once against Switzerland. [31] Before these goals, Crouch had played over 24 hours of football for Liverpool without scoring. Assists. [152] After not making an appearance for England for almost a year, Crouch stated in October 2011 that he "does not carry much hope" of receiving a call-up. He left Liverpool in 2008 joining Portsmouth for an initial fee of £9,000,000. Contemporary reports suggested that Crouch was the first player ever to reach ten goals for England within a single calendar year. His long-lasting career as a striker in English football with many goals and awards to his name. [167] Crouch has attributed his success as a footballer to his own hard work and determination. [130], After his displays in England's friendlies, Crouch partnered with Michael Owen in attack for England's opening 2006 World Cup match against Paraguay on 10 June 2006. First Football Match. Crouch also spent time with Liverpool and Tottenham, as well as various other English clubs. [78] He scored the winning goal for Stoke against their Midlands rivals Wolves on 7 April to take his goal tally to 13 and was backed by manager Tony Pulis to earn a recall to the England squad for UEFA Euro 2012. Non-essential cookies help us improve the functionality of our website by collecting information and reporting on your use of the website as well as improving your user experience. 2:1 : CF: 85' 2:1: Left-footed shot: 11: H (14.) 11st 8lb (73.47kg) Place of birth. [101] Crouch struggled for game time in 2015–16 making 18 appearances of which nine were as a substitute. [62], On 25 August 2010, Crouch scored a hat-trick at White Hart Lane against Young Boys to help Tottenham to reach the group stage of the 2010–11 Champions League. [81][82] He lost several teeth after being accidentally kicked in the mouth by Fabricio Coloccini in a match against Newcastle United on 28 November 2012 and as a result had to undergo corrective surgery. West Ham (14.) However, Owen suffered a serious knee injury in the opening minute of the match and Crouch replaced him, playing the remainder of the match. This statistic shows the achievements of Karriereende player Peter Crouch. Birthplace England. It was his second touch of the ball. You can manage your cookie settings and switch off non-essential cookies via the “Manage Settings” below. Peter Crouch Former Tottenham striker Peter Crouch believes Jose Mourinho’s side have “as good a chance as anyone” of winning the Premier League this season. He scored eight in 2012–13 and ten in both the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. [107][108] Crouch made 29 appearances in 2016–17, scoring ten goals, as Stoke finished in 13th position. [84] Crouch again went through a three-month barren spell in front of goal before scoring against former club Queens Park Rangers on 20 April 2013 in a 2–0 victory. [29] Early in his Liverpool career, the supporters composed a new chant: "He's big, he's red, his feet stick out the bed, Peter Crouch, Peter Crouch. [66] He scored an own goal against Manchester City, which consequently confirmed City into the Champions League for the 2011–12 season with Tottenham finishing fifth. [131], Crouch was rested for England's third group match against Sweden as Rooney returned from injury to join the starting line-up. He scored England's first goal in their 2–1 victory. He had a relatively poor spell at Villa, however, and was loaned out to Norwich City in 2003 before making a move to Southampton, where he regained his form, which would ultimately prompt his joining Liverpool in July 2005. [59] On 23 September, Crouch scored his first hat-trick for Spurs in a 5–1 win over Preston North End in the League Cup. After having hit the post and missed a Benoît Assou-Ekotto cross, Crouch scored a header after goalkeeper Márton Fülöp could only parry the ball into his path. [14] Crouch scored 18 league goals in 37 starts for Portsmouth during the 2001–02 season and was tipped by manager Graham Rix to have a big future in the game. He was capped 42 times by the England national team between 2005 and 2010, scoring 22 goals for his country during that time, and appearing at two FIFA World Cup tournaments. View stats of Forward Peter Crouch, including goals scored, assists and appearances, on the official website of the Premier League. [127] On 30 May, he played in a pre-World Cup friendly against Hungary, scoring the third goal in England's 3–1 win. [177], After retiring from football at the age of 38 Crouch has worked with the BBC hosting a Podcast,[178] and a Saturday night BBC One TV show titled Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer. [100] Following the end of the season, Crouch underwent groin surgery. [99] In total, Crouch matched the previous season's goal tally of ten goals in 38 appearances as Stoke finished in ninth position for the second consecutive season. [64] Three weeks later, Spurs progressed to the quarter-finals after the reverse fixture at White Hart Lane ended 0–0. [22], Despite initially being back-up to first choice strikers James Beattie and Kevin Phillips, Crouch became the main attacking focus of the Southampton team upon the arrival of Harry Redknapp and the sale of Beattie. [184] On 16 October 2012, Crouch was disqualified from driving for six months. [34], Three months later, in the curtain-raiser to the 2006–07 season, he headed the winning goal for Liverpool in the club's 2–1 victory over Chelsea in the FA Community Shield. The former England striker Peter Crouch has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.. [39] This was also a so-called "perfect hat-trick," consisting of goals scored from his right foot, left foot and head. Swansea (18.) [104] On 9 January 2017, Crouch signed a new contract with Stoke in a deal lasting until the summer of 2018. He scored twice in England's 4–0 victory. [141] Crouch was re-called to the England squad for the friendly against Slovenia and the World Cup qualifier versus Croatia, following his fine form for Tottenham. [103], Crouch scored a hat-trick away to Stevenage in the EFL Cup, on 23 August 2016 in a 4–0 win. Completed passes. He played his first match for Portsmouth during the 2001-2002 season. [46], On 7 July 2008, it was announced that Crouch had verbally agreed to join former club and FA Cup holders Portsmouth in a deal worth up to £11 million. Shots per goal. Crouch was praised for other facets of his game, such as his touch on the ball, but his first goal for the club evaded him. [102] He scored just twice, which came against lower league Fulham and Doncaster Rovers in cup competitions. 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