Michael Chopra
| Date of birth | 23 December 1983 |
| Place of birth | Gateshead |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Forward |
A graduate of Newcastle United's academy and a striker of immense potential, Michael gained experience in loan spells with other Football League clubs before joining Cardiff City in July 2006 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2012 in April 2007.
He joined Sunderland in July 2007 with a four-year contract.
Michael returned to Cardiff City in July 2009 with a three-year contract.
He joined Ipswich Town in June 2011 with a three-year contract before he was made available for transfer in May 2013.
Michael joined Blackpool in July 2013 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 04 Jan 2001 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Watford | 25 Mar 2003 | 22 Apr 2003 | L |
| Nottingham Forest | 05 Feb 2004 | 07 Mar 2004 | L |
| Barnsley | 27 Aug 2004 | 08 May 2005 | L |
| Cardiff City | 01 Jul 2006 | 13 Jul 2007 | |
| Sunderland | 13 Jul 2007 | 03 Jul 2009 | |
| Cardiff City | 07 Nov 2008 | 29 Dec 2008 | L |
| Cardiff City | 02 Feb 2009 | 31 May 2009 | L |
| Cardiff City | 03 Jul 2009 | 11 Jun 2011 | |
| Ipswich Town | 11 Jun 2011 | 25 Jul 2013 | |
| Blackpool | 25 Jul 2013 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| Kerala Blasters | 21 Aug 2014 | 31 Dec 2014 | |
| Alloa Athletic | 17 Mar 2015 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Watford | League Division 1 | 4 | 1 |
5 |
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| 2003-04 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 | 5 |
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| 2003-04 | Nottingham Forest | League Division 1 | 3 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Barnsley | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Barnsley | League One | 38 | 1 |
17 |
8
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1
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 6 | 7 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2006-07 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 42 | 22 |
8
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2
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| 2007-08 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Sunderland | Premier League | 21 | 12 |
6 |
7
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| 2008-09 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 23 | 4 |
9 |
2
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| 2008-09 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Sunderland | Premier League | 1 | 5 |
2 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
2 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 36 | 5 |
16 |
10
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 25 | 7 |
9 |
7
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 39 | 6 |
14 |
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| 2012-13 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 14 | 19 |
4 |
5
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| 2012-13 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Blackpool | League Championship | 5 | 13 |
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| 2013-14 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 |
1
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2006 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Aug 2006 | Cardiff City v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Aug 2006 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Leeds United v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Aug 2006 | Cardiff City v Birmingham City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2006 | Cardiff City v Luton Town | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Sep 2006 | Southend United v Cardiff City | W | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 30 Sep 2006 | Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Cardiff City v Southampton | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Cardiff City v Derby County | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | Sunderland v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Colchester United v Cardiff City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Nov 2006 | Cardiff City v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Nov 2006 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Stoke City v Cardiff City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Dec 2006 | Cardiff City v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Dec 2006 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Dec 2006 | Hull City v Cardiff City | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Dec 2006 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2006 | Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Dec 2006 | Cardiff City v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2007 | Luton Town v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2007 | Cardiff City v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2007 | Cardiff City v Southend United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Tottenham Hotspur v Cardiff City | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 20 Jan 2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Jan 2007 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Feb 2007 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Feb 2007 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Feb 2007 | Cardiff City v Leeds United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Mar 2007 | Birmingham City v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Cardiff City v Norwich City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Southampton v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Derby County v Cardiff City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Mar 2007 | Cardiff City v Sunderland | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Apr 2007 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Burnley v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2007 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Nov 2008 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Cardiff City v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Nov 2008 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Cardiff City v Reading | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Nov 2008 | Swansea City v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 06 Dec 2008 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Burnley v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Ipswich Town v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Dec 2008 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2008 | Reading v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2008 | Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Feb 2009 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Doncaster Rovers | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Norwich City v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2009 | Bristol City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Watford | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Mar 2009 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Derby County | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Burnley | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 6-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2009 | Charlton Athletic v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 03 May 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Aug 2009 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | Cardiff City v Bristol Rovers | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2009 | Cardiff City v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Reading v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Sep 2009 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Aston Villa v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Cardiff City v Derby County | W | 6-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Oct 2009 | Watford v Cardiff City | W | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Cardiff City v Crystal Palace | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2009 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | Sheffield United v Cardiff City | W | 3-4 | League Championship | |
| 01 Nov 2009 | Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2009 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2009 | West Bromwich Albion v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2009 | Middlesbrough v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2009 | Peterborough United v Cardiff City | D | 4-4 | League Championship | |
| 09 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Jan 2010 | Bristol City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | W | 4-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Bristol City v Cardiff City | W | 0-6 | League Championship | |
| 30 Jan 2010 | Cardiff City v Doncaster Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Feb 2010 | Newcastle United v Cardiff City | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Cardiff City v Peterborough United | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Feb 2010 | Chelsea v Cardiff City | L | 4-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 16 Feb 2010 | Cardiff City v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Feb 2010 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Mar 2010 | Cardiff City v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Ipswich Town v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Mar 2010 | Cardiff City v Watford | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Mar 2010 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Swansea City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2010 | Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 May 2010 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 12 May 2010 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | L |
2-3 Agg: 3-3 (4-3) |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 22 May 2010 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | L | 3-2 | League Championship Play-Offs | Final |
| 08 Aug 2010 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Cardiff City v Burton Albion | W | 4-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Derby County v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Cardiff City v Doncaster Rovers | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Oct 2010 | Cardiff City v Bristol City | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 19 Oct 2010 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Oct 2010 | Leeds United v Cardiff City | W | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 30 Oct 2010 | Cardiff City v Norwich City | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Nov 2010 | Cardiff City v Swansea City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Reading v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Nov 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Cardiff City | W | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 20 Nov 2010 | Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2010 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2010 | Cardiff City v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Dec 2010 | Middlesbrough v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2010 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2010 | Watford v Cardiff City | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2011 | Bristol City v Cardiff City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Jan 2011 | Cardiff City v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Jan 2011 | Stoke City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Jan 2011 | Norwich City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 22 Jan 2011 | Cardiff City v Watford | W | 4-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Reading | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 06 Feb 2011 | Swansea City v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Feb 2011 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Hull City v Cardiff City | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2011 | Cardiff City v Ipswich Town | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Mar 2011 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2011 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 May 2011 | Cardiff City v Middlesbrough | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 13 May 2011 | Reading v Cardiff City | D | 0-0 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 17 May 2011 | Cardiff City v Reading | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-3 |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
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 |
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| 2001-02 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2001-02 | England | Under-19 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | England | UEFA Under-19 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | England | Under-20 | 4 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | England | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2003-04 | England | Under-20 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2001 | England v Iceland | W | 2-0 | Under-19 | |
| 04 Oct 2001 | England v Russia | L | 0-1 | U19 | |
| 07 Nov 2001 | England v Georgia | W | 4-1 | UEFA U19 | Group 4 |
| 11 Nov 2001 | England v Hungary | W | 3-1 | UEFA Under-19 | Group 4 |
| 14 Feb 2002 | England v Germany | W | 3-1 | Under-19 | |
| 17 Apr 2002 | Lithuania v England | D | 1-1 | U19 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | England v Lithuania | W | 2-1 | UEFA U19 | Quarter-final |
| 22 Jul 2002 | England v Germany | D | 3-3 | UEFA U19 | Final group B |
| 24 Jul 2002 | England v Belgium | D | 1-1 | UEFA U19 | Final group B |
| 26 Jul 2002 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 3-2 | UEFA U19 | Final group B |
| 23 Oct 2002 | Germany v England | W | 1-2 | Under-20 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | England v Italy | L | 3-5 | Under-20 | |
| 06 Feb 2003 | England v Germany | W | 2-1 | Under-20 | |
| 19 Mar 2003 | Switzerland v England | D | 1-1 | Under-20 | |
| 09 Oct 2003 | England v Czech Republic | W | 2-0 | Under-20 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | England v Wales | W | 2-0 | Under-20 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Japan v England | L | 1-0 | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | Group D |
| 02 Dec 2003 | England v Egypt | L | 0-1 | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | Group D |
| 05 Dec 2003 | Colombia v England | D | 0-0 | FIFA Under-20 World Cup | Group D |
| 30 Mar 2004 | Sweden v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.