Emile Heskey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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English association football player
Date of Birth: 11-Jan-1978
Place of Birth: Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Profession: association football player
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Emile Heskey
- Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey (born 11 January 1978) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
- He made more than 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League over an 18-year career, and represented England in international football.
- He also had a spell in Australia, playing for the A-League club Newcastle Jets. Born in Leicester, Heskey started his career with Leicester City after progressing through their youth system, making his first-team debut in 1995.
- After winning the League Cup in 1997 and 2000 he made an £11 million move to Liverpool in 2000, which, at the time, was the record transfer fee paid by the club.
- At Liverpool, he won multiple honours, including the FA Cup in 2001.
- He moved to Birmingham City in 2004 and after their relegation from the Premier League signed for Wigan Athletic for a club record £5.5 million fee in 2006.
- He signed for Aston Villa in 2009 and was released in 2012 before signing for A-League club Newcastle Jets.
- After two years, he returned to England, finishing his career with Championship club Bolton Wanderers. Heskey was an England international at under-16, under-18, under-21, B and senior levels.
- He made his England debut against Hungary in a 1–1 draw in 1999.
- He lost his place in the squad after UEFA Euro 2004, during which he failed to shine and was the subject of much criticism.
- After a long lay-off from international duty, Heskey was recalled to the England squad for UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers in September 2007.
- He retired from international football following the 2010 FIFA World Cup, having attained 62 caps and scored 7 goals for his country.
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