Michael Owen

Born: December 14, 1979

Height: 5' 8" (173cm)

Hometown: Chester, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Striker
Michael Owen of Stoke applauds all corners of the ground after the match against Southampton on May 19, 2013
© PA Photos
Career History
Senior2009-2012Manchester United
2012-2013Stoke City
Sports Mole has 734 articles about Michael Owen. Articles 1 to 40:
Albania's Armando Broja and Newcastle United's Dan Burn pictured on March 21, 2025
England vs. Albania: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Meeting twice in World Cup 2026 Qualifying, Sports Mole closely looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between England and Albania.
Nov 14, 11:37
 Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Liverpool's greatest ever players by number, including Steven Gerrard, Virgil van Dijk and Sir Kenny Dalglish
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Liverpool's best ever players, listing them by number from Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish to Lazar Markovic and Mario Balotelli.
Nov 11, 22:47
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on March 8, 2025
Liverpool's top goalscorers of all time after Mohamed Salah hits new landmark in Aston Villa victory
Sports Mole runs through Liverpool's top 10 goalscorers of all time, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush.
Nov 1, 22:26
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.
Oct 17, 22:30
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on 17-year anniversary of Manchester City Premier League turnaround
To mark the 17-year anniversary of Liverpool's Premier League turnaround against Manchester City, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest Reds comebacks.
Oct 5, 21:55
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Bayern Munich on September 30, 2025
Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane's goals for Bayern Munich fuel campaign for prestigious award
A scoring spree for Bayern Munich's Harry Kane positions him as an early contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Sep 30, 23:19
 Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025
Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 22:20
 Liverpool's Harvey Elliott and Southampton's Jan Bednarek clash on May 28, 2023
Liverpool vs. Southampton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Southampton and Liverpool.
Sep 21, 22:40
 Collage of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from October 2024
Who has won the Ballon d'Or most often? Which other players have multiple Ballons d'Or?
Sports Mole looks at who has won the most Ballons d'Or, including modern icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 20, 22:50
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the men's Ballon d'Or trophy on December 10, 2008.
Ballon d'Or: The most worthy winners including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane
Sports Mole picks out some of the most worthy Ballon d'Or winners and their best award-winning seasons, including Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph at Man United in 2008.
Sep 20, 18:02
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on January 25, 2025
Premier League top scorers of all time after Mohamed Salah overtakes Andy Cole
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 34 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.
Sep 14, 20:35
 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai pictured on January 1, 2024
Newcastle vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Newcastle United and Liverpool after the Reds' Rio Ngumoha won 3-2 on his Premier League debut.
Aug 25, 23:10
 Rio Ngumoha could play a key role in Liverpool's Premier League title defence.
Liverpool pre-season: Why Rio Ngumoha can be Arne Slot's Raheem Sterling in Premier League after Athletic Bilbao goal
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has impressed in pre-season, and he could have a role to play for the Premier League champions in 2025-26.
Aug 5, 12:31
 Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982
The top 10 greatest World Cups of all time, one year out from the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10, one year out from the 2026 finals.
Jun 11, 16:46
 Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 World Cup goals of all time
One year out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.
Jun 11, 16:28
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history, on the one-year countdown to the 2026 finals
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 15:55
 Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier celebrates with the FA Cup trophy in 2001
Liverpool beat Arsenal in FA Cup final 24 years ago today: Can you name their 2001 squad?
To mark 24 years since the memorable 2001 FA Cup final, Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's 16-man matchday squad from their victory over Arsenal.
May 12, 07:59
 Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be viewed as a Liverpool legend by supporters
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid: How Liverpool exit makes right-back the new Michael Owen after running contract down
Following Trent Alexander-Arnold's announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, fans have made comparisons with Michael Owen's Anfield exit.
May 6, 18:19
 GIRLBAND! press shot
Premier League GW35 predictions: Arsenal to bounce back, champions Liverpool to extend winning run
Sports Mole takes on Georgie - singer of three-piece rockers GIRLBAND! - for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 35 of the 2024-25 season.
May 2, 15:55
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's possible Premier League title clincher between Liverpool and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
Apr 26, 11:28
 Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool applauds the fans on April 20, 2025
New Trent Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid theory emerges after wild Liverpool celebrations in Leicester win
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold may be having second thoughts about joining Real Madrid, a former England defender theorises.
Apr 22, 18:56
 There is no good way for Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool on a free transfer
Trent Alexander-Arnold future: How defender has handled Liverpool exit to Real Madrid naively
Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid looks inevitable, but his exit from Liverpool from Anfield is arguably damaging to his legacy.
Apr 4, 13:46
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring on January 11, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid 'willing to stump up fee' to sign Liverpool star before his contract expires
Real Madrid reportedly devise a plan to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before his Liverpool contract expires at the end of June.
Mar 27, 09:23
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements: Four players Liverpool could sign to succeed Real Madrid-bound right-back
Sports Mole looks at four players who could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool ahead of his expected transfer to Real Madrid.
Mar 25, 15:27
 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai pictured on January 1, 2024
Liverpool vs. Newcastle: The best stats ahead of EFL Cup final at Wembley
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game statistics.
Mar 14, 16:56
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Newcastle United's Martin Dubravka pictured on February 18, 2023
Liverpool vs. Newcastle: Mohamed Salah's record against the Magpies ahead of Premier League clash
Ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Newcastle United, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Mohamed Salah's record against the Magpies.
Feb 24, 11:13
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates on Septemeber 25, 2024
Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal's teen sensation could break Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen Premier League scoring record - but time is running out
Arsenal's teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri is close to breaking a Premier League scoring record held by legendary duo Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen.
Feb 18, 13:46
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri pictured on February 15, 2025
Leicester 0-2 Arsenal: Electrifying Ethan Nwaneri's performance analysed after Lionel Messi comparison
Sports Mole analyses Ethan Nwaneri's performance for Arsenal against Leicester City in the Gunners' 2-0 Premier League win over the Foxes.
Feb 15, 15:50
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring the second goal on August 17, 2024
Liverpool vs. Ipswich Town: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between English rivals Liverpool and Ipswich Town.
Jan 23, 11:08
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on January 4, 2025
Ethan Nwaneri makes Arsenal history with opening goal in Brighton Premier League clash
Ethan Nwaneri writes a new chapter of Arsenal history as he opens the scoring in the Gunners' Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 4, 18:15
 Arsenal's Raheem Sterling pictured on September 15, 2024
Arsenal's Raheem Sterling out to join exclusive Premier League goalscoring club against Newcastle
Arsenal's on-loan Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling could join an exclusive club of Premier League goalscorers in Saturday lunchtime's clash with Newcastle United.
Nov 1, 21:23
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold more likely to win Ballon d'Or at Liverpool than Real Madrid
Liverpool expert David Lynch reacts to Trent Alexander-Arnold's recent Ballon d'Or admission and gives his verdict on whether he is more likely to win the coveted prize at Real Madrid.
Oct 30, 13:19
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on September 17, 2024
Liverpool dealt Trent Alexander-Arnold contract blow as defender makes Ballon d'Or claim
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals that he dreams of winning the Ballon d'Or, which could potentially harm the Reds' chances of keeping him.
Oct 26, 11:19
 Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka pictured on October 5, 2024
Bukayo Saka could break Arsenal scoring record against Bournemouth amid injury hope
Bukayo Saka could break an Arsenal goalscoring record in Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, which he is optimistic of being fit for.
Oct 17, 14:06
 Lille's Jonathan David in action on August 6, 2024
Five players Man United could sign on free transfers next summer
Sports Mole looks at five players that Manchester United could sign on a free transfer next summer.
Oct 16, 17:16
 Manchester United's Wes Brown and Barnsley's Adam Hammill battle on October 27, 2009
Manchester United vs. Barnsley: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Barnsley.
Sep 15, 20:18
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