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Theo Walcott
Theo James Walcott is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger and a striker. He represented England at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2012 and won 47 caps, scoring eight goals. Walcott currently appears as a club ambassador for Arsenal and as a contributor for Sky Sports.
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Born 16 March 1989 · Q29516
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2026· 9 entries
“I want to improve my left foot. Against Burnley, I came inside, saw it open up and I managed to score. Hopefully I can do that more often. I picked out Bendtner with a few crosses as well.”
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“I only listen to the people around me; the boss [Arsène Wenger], Mr Capello, my family and the people around me. I am very level headed and I keep my feet on the ground. I will forget about this performance now and try to kick on and improve on Tuesday [against Porto in the Champions League]. Maybe if I keep performing like that, it will shut people up.”
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“We know exactly how we want to play football. That demands complete focus, some leadership inside the squad and some humility. “It’s down to hard work, but also to belief. The confidence comes from the last few results, too. We hadn’t beaten Chelsea at home for a few games, and now it looks like we’re playing with full power and pace.”
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Yahoo! Sports: “No words” Theo Walcott shocked at Arsenal loss to Southampton
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Metro: Theo Walcott makes Premier League title prediction after Arsenal wobble
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2025· 1 entry
The New York Times: Theo Walcott on England’s striker shortage: ‘It’s a sad, sad way we’re going’
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2024· 1 entry
Yardbarker: 10 very interesting things we learned about Arsenal from watching Theo Walcott’s interview
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2023· 5 entries
The Guardian: Theo Walcott had a successful career despite battling impossible standard
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The Guardian: 'It's very scary': Theo Walcott announces retirement from football – video
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The Guardian: Theo Walcott: former Arsenal and England forward retires from football
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Newsday: Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott retires at age 34
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The New York Times: Theo Walcott: Former Arsenal and England forward retires from football aged 34
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2021· 1 entry
Played for Southampton F.C. (2021–2023) — 29 appearances, 2 goals.
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2020· 2 entries
The Guardian: 'I will probably cry': Theo Walcott leaves Everton and returns to Southampton
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Played for Southampton F.C. (2020–2021) — 21 appearances, 3 goals.
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2019· 1 entry
The Guardian: Theo Walcott’s Everton future in question after only 15 months at club
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2018· 9 entries
The Guardian: Theo Walcott to say his goodbyes later after bin-bag Arsenal departure
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The Guardian: Theo Walcott excited by new challenge at Everton – video
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The Guardian: Theo Walcott: the great hope who failed to kick on in Arsenal comfort zone | Amy Lawrence
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The Guardian: Theo Walcott’s £20m Everton move spells trouble for Lookman and Vlasic | Andy Hunter
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The Guardian: Everton’s Cenk Tosun targets goals as Theo Walcott completes £20m move
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The Guardian: Everton hopeful of signing Theo Walcott from Arsenal in £20m deal
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The Guardian: Everton’s £20m Theo Walcott interest shows long-term plan, says Allardyce
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Joined Everton in 2018.
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Played for Everton F.C. (2018–2021) — 77 appearances, 10 goals.
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2017· 9 entries
The Guardian: Football transfer rumours: Theo Walcott going back to Southampton?
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The Guardian: Sead Kolasinac will be an ‘absolute tank’ for Arsenal, says Theo Walcott
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Arsenal (2017).
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Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2016-2017).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Arsenal (2017).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (2016–17).
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The Guardian: Arséne Wenger defends Theo Walcott’s captaincy qualities for Arsenal
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The Guardian: Mesut Özil goal unlocked the tension for Arsenal, says Theo Walcott
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The Guardian: Happy birthday, Theo, you’re dropped – England bombshell for Walcott
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2016· 1 entry
The Guardian: Theo Walcott targets 10 goals before Christmas and coffee machine present
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2015· 4 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2014-2015).
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Arsenal (2015).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Arsenal (2015).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (2014–15).
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2014· 2 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2013-2014).
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Their first son Finley James Walcott was born on 10 April 2014, with their second son, Arlo, being born on 26 November 2016.
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2009· 2 entries
Runner-up: UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England U21 (2009).
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His cousin Jacob Walcott was a trainee at Reading and a member of the England national under-17 football team appearing in the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
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2008· 1 entry
Won award: BBC London Young Footballer of the Year (2008).
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2007· 2 entries
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Arsenal (2006–07).
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His family made a cameo appearance in the 2007 film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, directed by David Yates, the uncle of Walcott.
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2006· 6 entries
Won award: BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year (2006).
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (2006–2018) — 270 appearances, 65 goals.
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Played for England national under-19 association football team (2006–2006) — 1 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for England national under-21 association football team (2006–2010) — 21 appearances, 6 goals.
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Played for England men's national association football team (2006–2016) — 47 appearances, 8 goals.
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Joined Arsenal in 2006.
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2005· 4 entries
Runner-up: FA Youth Cup with Southampton (2004–05).
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Played for Southampton F.C. (2005–2006) — 21 appearances, 4 goals.
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Joined Southampton in 2005.
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Played for England national under-17 association football team (2005–2006) — 14 appearances, 5 goals.
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2004· 2 entries
Played for England national under-16 association football team (2004–2005) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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At the WestQuay shopping centre in Southampton
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2000· 2 entries
Joined Swindon in 2000.
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Joined Southampton in 2000.
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1989· 1 entry
Born 1989-03-16.
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