Alan Shearer, standing at an exact 5ft 10 ½ (179.1 cm), was a commanding presence as one of England's greatest strikers, leveraging his height for dominant aerial duels and lethal finishing.
Born on 13 August 1970 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Shearer's 5ft 10 ½ frame powered his record-breaking career: 260 Premier League goals, the 1994-95 title with Blackburn Rovers, and captaincy of Newcastle United and England. His height contributed to his reputation for towering headers and physicality in the box.
- Premier League's all-time top scorer
- FA Cup winner with Blackburn
- Now a prominent football pundit