Steve Watson

Date of birth01 April 1974
Place of birthNorth Shields
NationalityEnglish
Weight79 kg
Height1.83 m
PositionDefender

Newcastle United's youngest-ever debutant when he made his bow against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the age of 16 years 223 days, this early experience saw Steve progress to comfortably retain his position in Kevin Keegan's star-studded team.

A brilliant right-back who could also be relied upon in other defensive and midfield positions.

Steve joined Everton in the summer of 2000, and immediately established himself as one of the club's most consistent players, both in terms of form and fitness.

Whether used as an adventurous wing back, more restrained full back or out-and-out centre half, Steve's versatility was matched by his performances throughout a difficult Everton campaign.

His high point was undoubtedly a dramatic injury-time FA Cup winner at Watford but, throughout the season, Steve lent his support to Everton attacks and was responsible for directly creating a large proportion of the side's goals.

Defensively, he also proved solid, and an early season aberration apart at home to Ipswich Town, he enjoyed a sound first season at Goodison.

Steve joined West Bromwich Albion in July 2005 with a three-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 06 Apr 1991 15 Oct 1998
Aston Villa 15 Oct 1998 04 Jul 2000
Everton 04 Jul 2000 30 Jun 2005
West Bromwich Albion 05 Jul 2005 10 Jul 2007
Sheffield Wednesday 09 Feb 2007 26 Apr 2007 L
Sheffield Wednesday 10 Jul 2007 30 Jun 2009

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1990-91 Newcastle United FA Cup 3
1990-91 Newcastle United League Division Two 22
2
1991-92 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1991-92 Newcastle United League Division Two 23
5
1
1992-93 Newcastle United League Division 1 1
1
1993-94 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1
1993-94 Newcastle United League Cup 3
1993-94 Newcastle United Premier League 29
3
2
1
1994-95 Newcastle United FA Cup
1
1994-95 Newcastle United League Cup 3
1
1994-95 Newcastle United Premier League 22
5
4
3
1994-95 Newcastle United UEFA Cup 1
2
1
1995-96 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1995-96 Newcastle United League Cup 2
3
1
1995-96 Newcastle United Premier League 15
8
3
1996-97 Newcastle United FA Charity Shield 1
1996-97 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1
1996-97 Newcastle United League Cup
1
1996-97 Newcastle United Premier League 33
3
1
2
1996-97 Newcastle United UEFA Cup 4
1
1997-98 Newcastle United FA Cup 3
1
1997-98 Newcastle United League Cup 2
1
2
1997-98 Newcastle United Premier League 27
2
1
3
1997-98 Newcastle United UEFA Champions League 8
1998-99 Aston Villa FA Cup 2
1
1998-99 Aston Villa League Cup 1
1998-99 Aston Villa Premier League 26
1
2
1
1998-99 Newcastle United Premier League 7
1998-99 Newcastle United UEFA European Cup Winners Cup 1
1999-00 Aston Villa FA Cup 2
1
1999-00 Aston Villa League Cup 6
1
1
1999-00 Aston Villa Premier League 13
1
4
2000-01 Everton FA Cup 2
1
1
2000-01 Everton League Cup 2
2000-01 Everton Premier League 34
5
2001-02 Everton League Cup 1
2001-02 Everton Premier League 24
1
4
1
2002-03 Everton League Cup
1
1
1
2002-03 Everton Premier League 14
4
5
1
2003-04 Everton FA Cup
1
2003-04 Everton League Cup 1
2003-04 Everton Premier League 22
2
5
4
2004-05 Everton League Cup 3
2004-05 Everton Premier League 12
13
1
2005-06 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 1
2005-06 West Bromwich Albion Premier League 28
2
1
4
2006-07 Sheffield Wednesday League Championship 11
1
2006-07 West Bromwich Albion League Championship 10
2
2006-07 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 1
1
2007-08 Sheffield Wednesday FA Cup 1
1
2007-08 Sheffield Wednesday League Championship 20
3
2
3
2007-08 Sheffield Wednesday League Cup 1
1
2008-09 Sheffield Wednesday League Championship 15
7
2
1
2008-09 Sheffield Wednesday League Cup 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
24 Oct 1998 Aston Villa v Leicester City D 1-1 Premier League
28 Oct 1998 Chelsea v Aston Villa L 4-1 League Cup 3rd round
07 Nov 1998 Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur W 3-2 Premier League
14 Nov 1998 Southampton v Aston Villa W 1-4 Premier League
21 Nov 1998 Aston Villa v Liverpool L 2-4 Premier League
28 Nov 1998 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa D 2-2 Premier League
05 Dec 1998 Aston Villa v Manchester United D 1-1 Premier League
09 Dec 1998 Chelsea v Aston Villa L 2-1 Premier League
13 Dec 1998 Aston Villa v Arsenal W 3-2 Premier League
21 Dec 1998 Charlton Athletic v Aston Villa W 0-1 Premier League
26 Dec 1998 Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa L 2-1 Premier League
28 Dec 1998 Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday W 2-1 Premier League
02 Jan 1999 Aston Villa v Hull City W 3-0 FA Cup 3rd round
09 Jan 1999 Middlesbrough v Aston Villa D 0-0 Premier League
18 Jan 1999 Aston Villa v Everton W 3-0 Premier League
23 Jan 1999 Aston Villa v Fulham L 0-2 FA Cup 4th round
30 Jan 1999 Newcastle United v Aston Villa L 2-1 Premier League
06 Feb 1999 Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers L 1-3 Premier League
17 Feb 1999 Aston Villa v Leeds United L 1-2 Premier League
21 Feb 1999 Wimbledon v Aston Villa D 0-0 Premier League
27 Feb 1999 Aston Villa v Coventry City L 1-4 Premier League
21 Mar 1999 Aston Villa v Chelsea L 0-3 Premier League
02 Apr 1999 Aston Villa v West Ham United D 0-0 Premier League
06 Apr 1999 Leicester City v Aston Villa D 2-2 Premier League
10 Apr 1999 Aston Villa v Southampton W 3-0 Premier League
17 Apr 1999 Liverpool v Aston Villa W 0-1 Premier League
24 Apr 1999 Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest W 2-0 Premier League
01 May 1999 Manchester United v Aston Villa L 2-1 Premier League
08 May 1999 Aston Villa v Charlton Athletic L 3-4 Premier League
16 May 1999 Arsenal v Aston Villa L 1-0 Premier League
14 Sep 1999 Chester City v Aston Villa W 0-1 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
18 Sep 1999 Aston Villa v Bradford City W 1-0 Premier League
21 Sep 1999 Aston Villa v Chester City W 5-0
Agg: 6-0
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
25 Sep 1999 Leicester City v Aston Villa L 3-1 Premier League
13 Oct 1999 Aston Villa v Manchester United W 3-0 League Cup 3rd round
22 Nov 1999 Coventry City v Aston Villa L 2-1 Premier League
27 Nov 1999 Everton v Aston Villa D 0-0 Premier League
01 Dec 1999 Aston Villa v Southampton W 4-0 League Cup 4th round
18 Dec 1999 Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday W 2-1 Premier League
26 Dec 1999 Derby County v Aston Villa W 0-2 Premier League
29 Dec 1999 Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 Premier League
03 Jan 2000 Leeds United v Aston Villa W 1-2 Premier League
08 Jan 2000 Aston Villa v Southampton W 1-0 FA Cup 4th round
11 Jan 2000 West Ham United v Aston Villa W 1-3 League Cup Quarter-final
22 Jan 2000 Aston Villa v Chelsea D 0-0 Premier League
25 Jan 2000 Aston Villa v Leicester City D 0-0 League Cup Semi-final 1st leg
30 Jan 2000 Aston Villa v Leeds United W 3-2 FA Cup 5th round
02 Feb 2000 Leicester City v Aston Villa L 1-0
Agg: 1-0
League Cup Semi-final 2nd leg
18 Mar 2000 Southampton v Aston Villa L 2-0 Premier League
05 Apr 2000 Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa W 0-1 Premier League
09 Apr 2000 Aston Villa v Leeds United W 1-0 Premier League
15 Apr 2000 Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa W 2-4 Premier League
22 Apr 2000 Aston Villa v Leicester City D 2-2 Premier League


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1990-91 England UEFA Under-18 2
1990-91 England Under-19 1
1990-91 England World Youth Cup 3
1991-92 England UEFA Under-18 2
1992-93 England UEFA Under-18 3
1
1
1992-93 England UEFA Under-21 1
1992-93 England Under-19 1
1992-93 England Under-21
1
1992-93 England World Youth Cup 7
1993-94 England UEFA Under-21
1
1993-94 England Under-21 1
1994-95 England UEFA Under-21 6
1
1995-96 England UEFA Under-21 1
1995-96 England Under-21 1
1997-98 England B International 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
30 Apr 1991 Wales v England W 0-1 UEFA Under-18 Group 5
22 May 1991 England v Wales W 3-0 UEFA Under-18 Group 5
25 May 1991 England v Spain D 1-1 Under-19
15 Jun 1991 England v Spain L 0-1 World Youth Cup Group D
18 Jun 1991 England v Syria D 3-3 World Youth Cup Group D
20 Jun 1991 England v Uruguay D 0-0 World Youth Cup Group D
12 Sep 1991 England v Iceland W 2-1 UEFA Under 18 Group 5
16 Oct 1991 Belgium v England L 1-0 UEFA Under-18 Group 5
20 Jul 1992 England v Poland W 6-1 UEFA Under 18 Quarter-final
22 Jul 1992 Portugal v England D 1-1 UEFA Under 18 Semi-final
24 Jul 1992 England v Norway L 1-1 (7-8) UEFA Under 18 3rd place
08 Sep 1992 Spain v England W 0-1 Under-21
13 Oct 1992 England v Norway L 0-2 UEFA Under-21 Group 2
16 Feb 1993 England v Denmark L 0-1 Under-19
07 Mar 1993 Korea Republic v England D 1-1 World Youth Cup Group C
07 Mar 1993 Korea Republic v England D 1-1 World Youth Cup Group C
09 Mar 1993 England v USA W 1-0 World Youth Cup Group C
11 Mar 1993 England v Turkey W 1-0 World Youth Cup Group C
14 Mar 1993 England v Mexico W 0-0 (4-3) World Youth Cup Quarter-final
17 Mar 1993 Ghana v England L 2-1 World Youth Cup Semi-final
20 Mar 1993 Australia v England W 1-2 World Youth Cup
17 Nov 1993 San Marino v England W 0-4 UEFA Under-21 Group 2
08 Mar 1994 England v Denmark W 1-0 Under-21
06 Sep 1994 England v Portugal D 0-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
11 Oct 1994 Austria v England W 1-3 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
15 Nov 1994 England v Republic of Ireland W 1-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
27 Mar 1995 Republic of Ireland v England W 0-2 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
25 Apr 1995 Latvia v England W 0-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
07 Jun 1995 England v Latvia W 4-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
10 Oct 1995 Norway v England D 2-2 Under-21
14 Nov 1995 England v Austria W 2-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 6
21 Apr 1998 England v Russia W 4-1 B International


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.