English striker who scored 187 Premier League goals, forming prolific partnerships at Newcastle and Manchester United during the 1990s and 2000s.
Andrew Alexander Cole was born in Nottingham on 15 October 1971. After starting at Arsenal, he made his name at Newcastle United, scoring 55 goals in the 1993-94 season. A controversial £7 million move to Manchester United in January 1995 saw him form a devastating partnership with Dwight Yorke. At United he won five Premier League titles, the Champions League in 1999 and two FA Cups. Cole later played for Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Burnley and Nottingham Forest. He scored 187 Premier League goals, placing him third on the all-time list. For England, he earned 15 caps and scored one goal, though many felt he deserved more international recognition.
Being part of Manchester United's treble-winning team in 1999
He scored five goals in a single Premier League match against Ipswich Town in 1995, equalling the record at the time.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and pace, known for his composure in front of goal
Lasting Impact
One of the Premier League's most prolific goalscorers and key figure in Manchester United's 1990s success
Career Honours
- Premier League 5x
- Champions League 1999
- FA Cup 2x
- Premier League 1996
- Premier League 1997
- Premier League 1999
- Premier League 2000
- Premier League 2001
- FA Cup 1996
- FA Cup 1999
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1989–1992 | — | 1 | 12 | #9 |
| Fulham | 1991–1992 | loan | 13 | 3 | #9 |
| Bristol City | 1992–1993 | — | 41 | 20 | #9 |
| Newcastle United | 1993–1995 | — | 84 | 68 | #9 |
| Manchester United | 1995–2001 | — | 275 | 121 | — |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2001–2004 | — | 91 | 27 | — |
| Manchester City | 2005–2006 | — | 39 | 14 | — |
| Portsmouth | 2006–2007 | — | 17 | 5 | — |
| Sunderland | 2007–2008 | — | 20 | 2 | — |
| Burnley | 2008–2009 | — | 21 | 5 | — |
| Nottingham Forest | 2009–2010 | — | 42 | 10 | — |
 England | — | — | 15 | 1 | — |