33 Facts About Kieran Trippier

Kieran John Trippier is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Newcastle United and the England national team.

Kieran Trippier represented England at all levels from under-18 to under-21, featuring in the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Kieran Trippier made his senior international debut in June 2017 and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Kieran Trippier was born in Bury, Greater Manchester, to Chris Kieran Trippier and Eleanor Lomax.

Kieran Trippier grew up in Summerseat in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, and attended Holcombe Brook Primary School until 2002, followed by Woodhey High School where he studied for five years and finished in 2007.

Kieran Trippier played in the school football team and helped them win the Bury Cup twice and Greater Manchester Trophy once.

Kieran Trippier's family are Manchester United fans, and although he was scouted by United when he was eight, he chose to join Manchester City's academy as he knew a few friends there and it was local for him.

Kieran Trippier joined Manchester City's academy at the age of nine, where he progressed through the ranks at the club, signing his first professional contract in 2007.

Kieran Trippier joined the first team for the pre-season tour of the United States in the summer of 2010.

Kieran Trippier's loan was cut short after he suffered an injury at Scunthorpe United which kept him out for ten days.

Kieran Trippier went on to make forty-one appearances in all competitions, winning the Young Player of the Year award.

In July 2011, Kieran Trippier joined Championship club Burnley on a season-long loan as a replacement for the departing Tyrone Mears.

In December 2011, after impressing during his loan, Kieran Trippier was nominated for the Championship Player of the Month award.

Kieran Trippier played in all 46 league games in his first season as the club finished in mid-table, going on to win the Burnley Player of the Year award.

Kieran Trippier was again named in the Championship PFA Team of the Year for consecutive seasons as Burnley finished runners-up and gained promotion to the Premier League.

Kieran Trippier was expected to compete with Kyle Walker at right-back under manager Mauricio Pochettino, and he did not make a start for Tottenham before Christmas as he was eased into the team.

Kieran Trippier appeared in six games for Tottenham during the Premier League season, making five starts as Walker displayed his best form in recent years.

However, Kieran Trippier played in every minute of Tottenham's Europa League campaign that reached the last 16.

Kieran Trippier made his Champions League debut in a Group stage match at CSKA Moscow on 27 September 2016.

On 30 June 2017, Kieran Trippier agreed a new five-year contract, committing to the club until 2022.

Kieran Trippier left Tottenham at the end of the season, having made 114 appearances for the club in all competitions.

Kieran Trippier became Atletico's first English player in 95 years.

On 22 May 2023, Kieran Trippier was named Newcastle United's Player of the Year.

Kieran Trippier was first called up by England at under-18 level in November 2007 for a friendly against Ghana at the Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham.

Kieran Trippier was a mainstay in the team as the squad qualified for the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship finals in Ukraine, and was named in the squad for the finals of the tournament.

Kieran Trippier was named in the 23-man England national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Kieran Trippier was injured in extra time with all substitutions played, so England played the final ten minutes with ten men.

Kieran Trippier was widely praised as one of the best performers for the England team at the World Cup, particularly for his crosses and dead-ball delivery on set pieces, prompting comparison with David Beckham.

Kieran Trippier was ranked the most creative player of the tournament, having created 24 chances in all games played.

On 1 June 2021 Kieran Trippier was named in the 26-man squad for the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020, playing in the final against Italy at Wembley, Kieran Trippier provided an assist for Luke Shaw to score in the second minute of the match.

On 10 November 2022, Kieran Trippier was named in the 26-man England squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Kieran Trippier has a brother, Kelvin Lomax, who played professional football but used his mother's surname in his professional career.

In June 2016, Kieran Trippier married his partner Charlotte in Cyprus.