"Football is simple, you just need to put the ball in the back of the net."

Alan Shearer (1970)
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About Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer is a former professional football player from England, widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in English football history. Born in 1970 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Shearer began his career with Southampton before moving to Blackburn Rovers where he won the Premier League Golden Boot. He later transferred to his hometown club Newcastle United, becoming their all-time top scorer. Shearer also represented the England national team, scoring 30 goals in 63 appearances, and captained the team in several major tournaments.

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