Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch is a retired English striker renowned for his height, aerial prowess, and remarkable technical ability for a tall forward. Known for his iconic robot dance celebration, Crouch was a cult hero for fans and one of the Premier League’s most recognizable forwards.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | Queens Park Rangers | 42 | 10 |
| 2001–2002 | Portsmouth | 37 | 18 |
| 2002–2004 | Aston Villa | 37 | 6 |
| 2003 | → Norwich City (loan) | 15 | 4 |
| 2004–2005 | Southampton | 27 | 12 |
| 2005–2008 | Liverpool | 134 | 42 |
| 2008–2009 | Portsmouth | 49 | 16 |
| 2009–2011 | Tottenham Hotspur | 93 | 24 |
| 2011–2019 | Stoke City | 261 | 62 |
| 2019 | Burnley | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 701 | 194 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2010 | England | 42 | 22 |
🏆 Honours
Liverpool
- FA Cup: 2005–06
- FA Community Shield: 2006
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2006–07
Tottenham Hotspur
- UEFA Champions League Quarter-finalist: 2010–11
England
- FIFA World Cup participant: 2006, 2010
⭐ Individual Awards
- BBC Goal of the Season: 2006–07
- Stoke City Player of the Year: 2011–12
- Queen Park Rangers Player of the Year: 2000-01
- Southampton Player of the Year: 2004-05
- Portsmouth Player of the Year: 2001-02
- Premier League 100 GoalsClub Member
🎨 Style of Play
Despite standing at 2.01 meters, Crouch possessed impressive touch, coordination, and awareness. Renowned for his headers, layoffs, and link-up play, he was an unselfish striker capable of creating and finishing chances with equal precision. His blend of humility and humor made him a fan favorite wherever he played.
👔 Post-retirement Career
After retiring in 2019, Peter Crouch became a successful media personality, podcaster, and football pundit. His show “That Peter Crouch Podcast” became a massive hit, known for its humor and behind-the-scenes football insights. He continues to contribute to football broadcasting and charity work.