Kevin Nolan
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Kevin Nolan has spent 25 years building a distinguished career as a Athlete in British.
English association football player and manager (born 1982)
"Kevin Nolan's most defining career highlight was arguably his instrumental role as captain and top scorer in guiding Newcastle United back to the Premier League in the 2009-10 season." β About Kevin Nolan
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Born
Years in career25 years active
June 24th, 1982
Birthplace
Liverpool
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Nationality
United Kingdom
Height
183 cm (6'0") (average)
Generation
Millennial
Career
25 years
Region
Europe
How Kevin Nolan compares to other Athletes
πKevin Nolan is 4 years younger than the average Athlete
π7cm taller than the average Athlete
| Metric | Kevin Nolan | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 43 | 47 | -4 yrs |
| Height | 183cm (6'0") | 176cm | +7cm |
| Career length | 25 yrs | ~35 yrs | -10 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Kevin Nolan
Did you know?
Did you know that Kevin Nolan once scored a hat-trick for Newcastle United against arch-rivals Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby?
5 Lesser-known facts
- He famously performed a 'chicken dance' celebration after scoring, often attributed to a nod to former Bolton teammate Ivan Campo.
- Nolan captained three different Premier League clubs during his career: Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, and West Ham United.
- He scored the first-ever goal at West Ham's current home, the London Stadium, in a 2016 pre-season friendly against Juventus.
- He holds the record for the most Premier League appearances for Bolton Wanderers, with 296 games played.
- As player-manager of Leyton Orient, he led them to a strong run of form, including an unbeaten streak, before his departure.
Career highlight
Kevin Nolan's most defining career highlight was arguably his instrumental role as captain and top scorer in guiding Newcastle United back to the Premier League in the 2009-10 season. His 17 goals from midfield were crucial, solidifying his reputation as a prolific goalscoring midfielder and natural leader.
Legacy
Kevin Nolan is remembered as a tenacious, goalscoring midfielder and an exemplary captain, leaving a legacy of leadership and commitment at every club he represented.