Michael James Owen
 

21/07/2009 18:45 - ManUtd.com, Nick Coppack & Gemma Thompson
Owen's seventh heaven

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Michael Owen feels honoured to have been handed the No.7 shirt and insists he can handle the responsibility that comes with it.

The striker has taken over the number following Cristiano Ronaldo's summer departure to Real Madrid and has already bagged two goals in his first two games in the famous jersey.

Owen is determined to maintain the great traditions of the shirt previously worn by the likes of Beckham, Cantona and Robson, whilst carving out his own history as a United No.7.

"I was quite shocked when the manager asked me to wear it, but obviously very honoured," he told MUTV.

"You only have to look at the last half a dozen players to have worn the shirt... there are some fantastic players and I’ll obviously do my best to continue that tradition, score a few goals and to do the shirt proud.

"I know it means a lot to the fans. That’s what the manager said to me straight away. He said I’d need broad shoulders to wear it and I told him that was fine, that I could handle that responsibility. I don’t feel it will add extra pressure - I think I’m old enough and wise enough not to let it get to me. I’m really proud to have it and hopefully I’ll do well in it."

Michael Owen
 

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7. Michael Owen
Birthdate: 14 Dec 1979
Birthplace: Chester, England
Position : Striker
Appearances: 0
Goals : 0
Joined United: 03 Jul 2009
United Debut:
International : England

His July 2009 arrival at Old Trafford may have raised a few eyebrows, but former Liverpool striker Michael Owen is undoubtedly one of the finest goalscorers in the history of English football.

The Chester-born forward notched up more than 200 goals for Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle United, plus 40 goals in 89 England internationals prior to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson's men.

Owen burst to prominence at his boyhood side, Liverpool, where he scored on his first-team debut aged just 17. His lightning pace, untraceable movement and clinical finishing made him a Premier League revelation, and it wasn’t long before he took the international stage by storm.

The 1998 World Cup in France was Michael’s springboard, as he scored an incredible solo goal in England’s second-round tie with Argentina. While red-carded United midfielder David Beckham became something of a scapegoat for the Three Lions’ penalty shootout exit, Owen was hailed a national hero.

His Liverpool career went from strength to strength, and in 2001 his part in the Merseysiders' triple cup haul of UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup – together with international feats including a hat-trick against Germany – earned him the

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Personal information

Full name: Michael James Owen
Date of birth: 14 December 1979 (age 29)
Place of birth: Chester, England
Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Playing position: Striker

Youth career
1991–1996 Liverpool

Senior career*
1996–2004 Liverpool
2004–2005 Real Madrid
2005–2009 Newcastle United
2009– Manchester United

National team‡
1997 England U20
1997 England U21
2006–2007 England B
1998– England

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:02, 3 July 2009 (UTC).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:02, 3 July 2009 (UTC)


Michael James Owen (lahir di Chester, Chesire, Inggris, 14 Desember 1979; umur 29 tahun) adalah seorang pemain sepak bola Inggris. Sempat dijuluki The Phenomenon. Tubuhnya mungil, geraknya cepat dan tajam. Bermain untuk klub Liverpool, Inggris, sebelum akhirnya hijrah ke klub raksasa Spanyol, yaitu Real Madrid pada tahun 2004. Tidak betah di Real Madrid, karena seringnya Owen dibangkucadangkan, maka pada tahun 2005 ia pindah ke Newcastle United, klub Inggris Raya yang tidak sebesar Real Madrid, namun dapat menjamin Owen bakal mendapat tempat di tim utama. Golnya ke gawang tim nasional Argentina pada saat tim nasional Inggris melawan Argentina pada Piala Dunia 1998 adalah sebuah gol yang tidak akan dilupakan para pecinta sepak bola.

Personal life
Owen met English-born Louise Bonsall at primary school in 1984. The couple bought Lower Soughton Manor in Flintshire, North Wales where Owen keeps his cars and Louise keeps her horses. They got engaged on 14 February 2004, and married on 24 June 2005, at the Carden Park Hotel in Chester, Cheshire. The couple had initially planned to get married at their home, but changed plans when they were informed that if a licence was granted for a marriage ceremony the venue must be made available for other weddings for three years, so opted to marry in a registry office in informal clothing and have a lavish reception the next day in the grounds of their home.
On 1 May 2003 their daughter, Gemma Rose, was born. On 6 February 2006, they welcomed a son named James Michael. Their third child, a daughter, Emily May, was born 29 October 2007.

Honours


Liverpool
• FA Cup: 2001
• Football League Cup: 2001, 2003
• FA Community Shield: 2001
• UEFA Cup: 2001
• European Super Cup: 2001
• FA Youth Cup: 1996

Newcastle United
• UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2006

International
• FA Summer Tournament: 2004
Individual
• PFA Young Player of the Year: 1998
• Premier League joint top scorer: 1998, 1999
• BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 1998
• Ballon d'Or: 2001
• FIFA 100

Owen Janji Cetak Banyak Gol
Minggu, 2 Agustus 2009 - 09:03 wib
Achmad Firdaus - Okezone


MANCHESTER - Bomber anyar Manchester United Michael Owen menyimpan ambisi besar ditengah keraguan publik akan kualitasnya. Owen mengaku akan berusaha mencetak banyak gol buat United dan kembali menjelma sebagai bomber tajam.

Kehadiran bomber yang rentan cedera itu di Old Trafford memang tak lepas dari keputusan sang arsitek Sir Alex Ferguson yang percaya bahwa Owen masih bisa menampilkan form terbaiknya. Arsitek kawakan asal Skotlandia itu bahkan rela memberikan kostum keramat bernomor punggung tujuh kepada mantan striker Newcastle United yang terdegradasi ke divisi championship.

Tampilnya bomber 29 tahun itu di lini depan United juga diharapkan dapat mengisi ruang kosong yang ditinggalkan dua pilar penting The Red Devils Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) dan Carlos Tevez yang membelot ke Manchester City. Namun, Owen tak berani sesumbar mengenai hal ini dan hanya berjanji akan berusaha semaksimal mungkin memberikan kontribusinya di Theatre of Dreams.

"Tim ini telah kehilangan dua pemain penting. Tevez beberapakali menjadi penyelamat tim dengan gol-gol pentingnya, dan Ronaldo yang banyak memberikan sukses dalam dua tahun terakhir ini. Jadi, ada lubang di tim yang harus segera ditutupi, dan saya harap saya bisa menutupi lubang tersebut dengan banyak gol," ungkap Owen.

"Saya memang tak bisa melakukan hal itu sendiri, namun saya akan berusaha semampu saya untuk membantu rekan setim," tambah mantan bintang Liverpool dan Real Madrid itu sebagaimana dilansir Four Four Two, Minggu (2/8/2009).

"Saat Anda bergabung dengan United, maka Anda akan mendapat tantangan tentang banyak hal. Saya harap, saya bisa mencetak banyak gol, karena saya akan mendapat kesempatan tampil lebih banyak dibanding saat bermain di klub lain," tutup mantan bintang Timnas Inggris itu.

Owen Bikin Carragher Khawatir
Fajar Pratama - detiksport

Madrid - Penampilan gemilang Michael Owen di ujicoba pra musim membuat, Jamie Carragher ketar-ketir. Bek tengah Liverpool itu berharap Owen akan kehilangan ketajamannya saat kompetisi dimulai.

Michael Owen yang disebut-sebut telah melewati massa keemasannya, digaet Manchester United beberapa pekan lalu. Mantan bintang Liverpool dan Real Madrid itu ternyata mampu mencuri perhatian setelah mencetak empat gol saat "Setan Merah" menggelar Tur Asia 2009. Dengan jumlah tersebut, Owen malah jadi topskorer.

Penampilan striker 29 tahun itu itu pun mengundang kekhawatiran Carragher. Menurut sang defender, Owen dapat menjadi hambatan buat The Reds yang akan bersaing ketat dengan MU untuk meraih titel Liga Primer.

"Bagi saya Michael Owen masih merupakan pemain yang hebat dan seorang panutan, menurut saya dia akan cukup berguna untuk United. Namun ia bermain untuk rival terbesar kami sekarang, jadi dia tahu bahwa saya tidak ingin ia mencetak gol ketika musim dimulai," tuturnya di Sunday Mirror.

Beberapa waktu lalu Sir Alex Ferguson bahkan berani memasang target tinggi buat Owen. Striker internasional Inggris itu diyakini akan bisa mencapai dua digit gol yakni berjumlah 15.

"Dia mencetak banyak gol di beberapa laga pertamanya bersama United dan saya harap dia mencetak beberapa gol lagi di laga pra musim. Namun segera setelah musim dimulai saya harap dia mulai kehilangan ketajamannya," pungkas Carra.

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