Kieran Richardson
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For the Hollyoaks actor, see Kieron Richardson.
Kieran Edward Richardson (born 21 October 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger, left-back, or central midfielder.
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![]() Richardson in 2007 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kieran Edward Richardson[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1984-10-21) 21 October 1984 (age 39)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Greenwich, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Winger, left-back, central midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2001 | West Ham United | ||
2001–2002 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2007 | Manchester United | 41 | (2) |
2005 | → West Bromwich Albion (loan) | 12 | (3) |
2007–2012 | Sunderland | 134 | (14) |
2012–2014 | Fulham | 45 | (5) |
2014–2016 | Aston Villa | 33 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Cardiff City | 6 | (0) |
Total | 271 | (24) | |
International career | |||
2002 | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
2005–2007 | England U21 | 12 | (1) |
2005–2006 | England | 8 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Richardson began his career as a trainee at West Ham United, going on to play senior football at Manchester United, Sunderland, Fulham, Aston Villa and Cardiff City. He was capped eight times for England, scoring twice.