17 Facts About Craig Bellamy

1. Sky Sports pundit Craig Bellamy has gushed over Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, praising him for how he adds quality to the Denmark team.

2. Sky Sports pundit Craig Bellamy has heaped praise on Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, saying that he should be in the England squad.

3. In March 2012, Ellis Craig Bellamy was selected for the Wales Under-16 squad.

4. Prior to his move to Cardiff City, Craig Bellamy lived in Manchester for most of the week, while his wife and children lived in the family home in Peterston-super-Ely in South Wales.

5. On 28 June 2012, Craig Bellamy was confirmed as one of the three over-aged players selected for Great Britain to compete at 2012 Summer Olympics alongside Micah Richards and Ryan Giggs.

6. In October 2006, Craig Bellamy was awarded the captain's armband by Welsh manager John Toshack when Ryan Giggs was unavailable through injury for the Euro 2008 qualifying match against Slovakia on 7 October 2006.

7. On 30 December 2014 Craig Bellamy returned to Cardiff as an academy coach.

8. On 16 April 2013, Craig Bellamy broke down in delight on the pitch as Cardiff secured promotion to the top-flight for the first time since 1962.

9. On 10 August 2012, Craig Bellamy completed his free transfer to Cardiff City on a two-year deal.

10. On 6 January 2012, Craig Bellamy scored his 150th goal in English football, at Anfield against Oldham Athletic.

11. On 30 December 2011, Craig Bellamy scored two crucial goals, a low drive and a free kick, against Newcastle United at home, securing a very much needed home win for Liverpool.

12. On 27 November 2011, Craig Bellamy was withdrawn from the team for the game against Manchester City due to the death of his friend and coach Gary Speed.

13. On 17 August 2010, Craig Bellamy signed for his hometown club, Cardiff City on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

14. In the summer of 2007, Craig Bellamy was the subject of a bid from West Ham United.

15. On 31 January 2005 Craig Bellamy was sent out on loan to Celtic of the Scottish Premier League for the remainder of the season.

16. At the time, Craig Bellamy was with the Celtic squad in Ireland for Jackie McNamara's testimonial golf day.

17. Born in Cardiff, Craig Bellamy began his career with Norwich City.