26 Facts About Steve Sidwell

Steven James Sidwell was born on 14 December 1982 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Steve Sidwell came to prominence in the Championship with Reading after a January 2003 move to the Royals and spent.

Steve Sidwell joined Arsenal at the age of 9 and was a part of the youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2000 and 2001.

In January 2003 Brighton and Stoke City both had bids for Steve Sidwell rejected by Arsenal but an offer from Reading was accepted.

Steve Sidwell was sent-off for the first time in his career on 27 March 2004 for two-bookable offences against Coventry City.

Steve Sidwell signed a new three-year contract with Reading in July 2004.

Steve Sidwell played in 40 matches scoring ten goals and his performances again earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year.

Steve Sidwell returned to action against Stoke City Reserves on 3 September 2008 but then picked up a knee injury.

Steve Sidwell was backed by Villa captain Martin Laursen to move on from his mistake.

Steve Sidwell was sent-off against Hamburger SV in the UEFA Cup on 17 December 2008 for two-bookable offences.

Steve Sidwell picked up a hamstring injury against CSKA Moscow on 26 February 2009.

Steve Sidwell's injury kept him out until the final match of the season against Newcastle United on 24 May 2009.

In November 2010 Steve Sidwell again suffered an Achilles tendon injury which ruled him out for six weeks.

In January 2011 Steve Sidwell was close to a transfer to West Ham United but the move was cancelled as it would have breached the Premier League's 25-man squad rule.

Steve Sidwell held talks with Wolverhampton Wanderers before agreeing to join Fulham.

Steve Sidwell signed for Chelsea rivals Fulham on 7 January 2011, signing a six-month contract with a view to extending it for a further three years.

On 18 April 2011, Steve Sidwell's contract was extended until the summer of 2014.

Steve Sidwell scored late goals against West Bromwich Albion and Everton.

Steve Sidwell did have poor end to his campaign as he was sent-off on 1 April 2013 against Queens Park Rangers for a late tackle on Armand Traore.

Hangeland was reinstated to the team, and as a result, Steve Sidwell lost the captaincy.

On 9 June 2014 Steve Sidwell joined Stoke City on a two-year contract.

On 1 December 2014, Steve Sidwell tore a knee ligament against Liverpool which ruled him out for a proportion of the season.

Steve Sidwell admitted that he had been disappointed by his lack of game time.

Steve Sidwell played 18 times for the Seagulls scoring once as they finished in 3rd position, losing out to Sheffield Wednesday in the play-offs.

Steve Sidwell was a big part of Brighton's success to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Steve Sidwell grew up as a Crystal Palace supporter but started following Arsenal after joining them as a schoolboy.