Roy Keane, Former iconic Manchester United midfielder is considered one of the most aggressive and confrontational football players in history.
This biography on former Manchester United’s Iconic midfielder Roy Keane covers some of the important moments from his early life till date.
Roy Keane Biography
The UEFA champions’ league winner, former Irish midfielder was born on 10-08-1971, making him 52 years old.
He stands 5.10 feet tall. He has evenly matched weight as the former football manager weighs around 176 pounds (80 kilograms).
He follows Christianity as the religion and his Zodiac (horoscope) sign is Leo. He is also well renowned with the nickname “Keano” by his fans worldwide.
Welsh international former footballer Roy Keane was born to their father, Maurice Keane and mother, Marie Keane. Keane’s father did not have a good job, so he did not have an easy time supporting his family. He was born to a sports lover family in a city in Ireland called Cork.
He also has a sister and three brothers as his siblings apart from him in his family. Roy Keane’s sister’s name is Hilary Keane, and his three brothers are Patrick Keane, Johnson Keane, and Denis Keane. His family was a fan of boxing and football.
He has five children, one of which is a son and the other four are daughters. His son’s name is Aidan Keane and his daughter’s names are Alanna Keane, Shannon Keane, Leah Keane and Garage Keane. He is a family man often seen spending his time with his children, grandchildren, and wife.
He is also called “legend” by the Manchester United fans as he spent more than a decade playing for the English football club. The Irish former footballer was part of the red devil squad that has won their only treble. He has also played for many other football clubs like Nottingham Forest and the Celtic football club.
Roy Keane Career
He is also called “legend” by the Manchester United fans as he spent more than a decade playing for the English football club. The Irish former footballer was part of the red devil squad that has won their only treble. He has also played for many other football clubs like Nottingham Forest and the Celtic football club.
After he retired from professional football, Keane is currently working as a football pundit on different television channels.
He could play excellently as a central midfielder in his old days, but he was more comfortable playing as a defensive midfielder. Keane has also made many appearances for his national football team after making his international football debut back in 1991.
Footballer Roy has won many major trophies like the intercontinental Cup and the UEFA champions’ league playing for the red devils.
So he initially played boxing while he was still a kid. Keane even won many junior-level belts while playing boxing as a kid.
He was later interested in playing football with his brother and school friends while growing up. He initially played for the “B” team of the Rockmount football club in his early youth career.
Many football clubs rejected him, stating he was too small for his age. The talented child was however given a chance by the Irish football club Cobh Ramblers football club after impressing the coach of the senior team.
He has made 64 appearances for his national team after making his international football debut in 1991.
The PFA player’s player of the year award winner, the former red devil football player has been through many controversies in his professional football career. Roy Keane is also known for his dirty foul on former Norwegian striker Alf-Inge Haaland.
Roy Keane Age
The UEFA champions’ league winner, former Irish midfielder was born on 10-08-1971, making him 52 years old.
Roy Keane Height and weight
He stands 5.10 feet tall. He has evenly matched weight as the former football manager weighs around 176 pounds (80 kilograms).
Roy Keane Parents
Welsh international former footballer Roy Keane was born to their father, Maurice Keane and mother, Marie Keane. Keane’s father did not have a good job, so he did not have an easy time supporting his family. He was born to a sports lover family in a city in Ireland called Cork.
Roy Keane Siblings
He also has a sister and three brothers as his siblings apart from him in his family. Roy Keane’s sister’s name is Hilary Keane, and his three brothers are Patrick Keane, Johnson Keane, and Denis Keane. His family was a fan of boxing and football.
Roy Keane Wife
The former Scottish premier league winner is married to a woman he had known for a long time. Her name is Theresa Doyle and she is also from Ireland. The couple have known each other while Keane was still playing for Nottingham Forest.
Roy Keane Children
He has five children, one of which is a son and the other four are daughters. His son’s name is Aidan Keane and his daughter’s names are Alanna Keane, Shannon Keane, Leah Keane and Garage Keane . He is a family man often seen spending his time with his children, grandchildren, and wife.
Roy Keane Net Worth
According to multiple sources, Roy Keane is worth around 55 million dollars to date. He has played for many other football clubs like Nottingham Forest and the Celtic football club. His current net worth is due to the salary, bonuses, and other merchandise deals during his old playing days.
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