English striker renowned as one of the Premier League's greatest natural finishers, scored 183 goals in 369 appearances and earned 26 England caps.
Robert Bernard Fowler was born in Toxteth, Liverpool in 1975 and came through the Anfield academy to make his debut in 1993. His natural finishing ability and instinctive positioning made him one of the most clinical strikers English football has produced. He scored 183 goals in 369 Liverpool appearances and was nicknamed 'God' by the Anfield faithful. He scored five goals against Fulham in a League Cup tie in September 1993, the fastest five goals in League Cup history. He won the League Cup (1995, 2001), FA Cup (2001) and UEFA Cup (2001) with Liverpool. He earned 26 England caps, scoring 7 goals, but was never a consistent starter despite his club form. A £11 million move to Leeds United in 2001 was followed by spells at Manchester City, Real Madrid (loan), Liverpool (return), Cardiff, Blackburn, North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory. He scored 26 Premier League hat-tricks. After retirement he became a manager, taking charge of Brisbane Roar, Macau and Kerala Blasters in India. His natural talent — a finisher in the tradition of Ian Rush — was arguably never fully maximised at international level, but at Anfield his status as a genuine club legend remains secure.
Fastest player to score 100 Premier League goals
How They Played
Clinical finisher with exceptional positioning and predatory instincts in the box
Lasting Impact
Liverpool legend and one of the most natural finishers in English football
Career Honours
- FA Cup 1992, 2001 (Liverpool)
- League Cup 1995, 2001
- UEFA Cup 2001
- PFA Young Player of Year 1995, 1996
- FWA Footballer of Year 1996
- FA Cup 2001
- League Cup 1995
- League Cup 2001
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1993–2001 | 236 | 128 | #9 |
| Leeds United | 2001–2003 | 53 | 17 | #9 |
| Manchester City | 2003–2006 | 166 | 48 | #9 |
| Cardiff City | 2007–2008 | 13 | 6 | — |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2008–2009 | 32 | 8 | — |
 England | — | 26 | 7 | — |