Andy Carroll Wiki, Bio, Height, Instagram, Net Worth, Soccer, Family, Girlfriend

Who is Andy Carroll?

Andy Carroll is an English professional footballer dubbed as ‘The Blockbuster’ attributed to his exceptional abilities. Presently, he is a striker for West Ham United of the Premier League and the England national team. Besides, Carroll is a powerful and physical center-forward who is known for his spectacular aerial skills.

Profile of Andy Carroll

Carroll is a striker who spent two seasons with Liverpool before joining West Ham United in 2013. Moreover, in 2010, he was selected to England’s national team.

Early-life, Education & Family of Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll, originally Andrew Thomas Carroll, was born in Gateshead, England, on January 6, 1989. Accordingly, Thomas Carroll and Susan Simmonds are his parents. In fact, his father, Thomas, is a machinist by profession.

Regarding his academics, Carroll studied at Joseph Swan School as well as Brighton Avenue Primary School.

Career Stats of Andy Carroll

Andrew “Andy” Carroll is a celebrated soccer player. Carroll began his professional career with Newcastle United in 2006, before going on loan to Preston North End for a brief duration. By 2008, he had established himself as a regular in Newcastle’s first team. In 2009, he achieved immediate promotion back to the Premier League after Newcastle was relegated from the Premier League to the Championship.

Then, Carroll joined Liverpool on January 31, 2011, the last day of the transfer window. Eventually, Carroll was loaned to West Ham for a season in August 2012 after Liverpool agreed to a £2 million loan deal. Apparently, in June 2013, this change became permanent. Moreover, Carroll made nine appearances for England between 2010 and 2012, scoring twice, including one goal at UEFA Euro 2012. 

Furthermore, Andy is now a member of the West Ham United F.C. (#9 / Forward) group.

In 2005, he began his youth career with Newcastle United at the age of sixteen. He joined West Ham United in 2013 after two seasons with Liverpool. He was named to England’s national team in 2010.

In 2011, he joined Liverpool to play alongside Steven Gerrard. In 2010, he assisted Newcastle United in winning the Football League Championship, and in 2012, he assisted Liverpool in winning the Football League Cup Championship. Accordingly, Carroll was a Liverpool player from 2011 until 2013. He has been a member of West Ham United since 2013, making 73 appearances and scoring 23 goals through May 2017.

His Achievements

Carroll signed his first professional contract with Newcastle United in July 2006. At the age of 17, he earned his first-team debut on November 2, 2006. As a result, he became the club’s youngest player ever to play in Europe.

Besides, he also made his FA Cup debut on January 17, 2007. Later, Carroll made his Premier League debut for Newcastle on February 25, 2007. Likewise, the ‘Wor Jackie Milburn Trophy’ was presented to him in 2007. Moreover, the trophy   is given to an emerging star in North-East football and is chosen from among Newcastle’s players every year.

Moreover, Carroll has also represented England at the under-19, under-21, and senior levels in international competition. With Newcastle United, he won the Football League Championship, and with Liverpool, he won the Football League Cup. Furthermore, he was awarded the Jackie Milburn Trophy in 2007.

Disciplinary Actions

Carroll’s career has been littered with off-the-field mishaps. He was apprehended by police in Newcastle on September 14, 2008, and later received a police caution. Besides, he was detained in the aftermath of a nightclub fight in Newcastle on 7 December 2009, accused of breaking glass in a man’s face. Also, he was charged with assault and pled guilty to common assault in October 2010 and was fined £1,000. In addition, he was forced to pay £2,500 in damages.

Additionally, Carroll, along with teammates Scott Sinclair and Ryan Bertrand, were kicked out of the England U-19s squad after breaching a curfew in preparation for a match against Romania U-19s on October 14, 2007.

Moreover, Carroll was allegedly involved in a training brawl with teammate Steven Taylor in March 2010, which resulted in Taylor’s jaw being broken.

Furthermore, Carroll was charged with assault in an incident with his ex-girlfriend on October 18, 2010. Due to a lack of evidence, the charges were later withdrawn. Apparently, Carroll’s car was set on fire while parked on Nolan’s driveway two days after his release, and the club captain’s garage door was also daubed with obscenities.

Physique of Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll has a tall and athletic build. He stands at an astounding height of 6′ 4″. Besides, he has brown locks with light brown eyes.

Other Ventures

Aside from sports, Carroll is a model for H&M and has appeared in a campaign produced by fashion designer Alexander Wang.

Personal-life, Relationship & Children of Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll is engaged to Billi Mucklow. Billi, his fiancée, is a well-known reality TV star who has appeared on various shows, including Essex. The couple was engaged in November 2014 and has been together since then. Moreover, they are the parents of three children.

Arlo Thomas Carroll, their first child, was born in June 2015, and Wolf Nine Carroll, their second child, was born in November 2017. Likewise, Marvel Mae Carroll, their youngest daughter, was born in September 2020. Furthermore, Andy also has two other children from a prior relationship, Emillie Rose and Lucas.

Andy Carroll’s Social Media Handles

Carroll is a famed as well as celebrated athlete. He has garnered huge fan-following throughout his career. Moreover, Andy has almost 216 thousand Instagram followers. Likewise, he also has more than 284.5K Twitter followers.

Net Worth of Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll is said to have a net worth of $25 million, according to multiple media outlets. The majority of his fortune stems from his successful career as an English soccer player. Accordingly, his annual income is estimated to be around 4.16 million GBP, according to reliable sources (2013).