Steve Sidwell is a former professional footballer born in 1982 in London, England.
He began his professional career at Brentford F.C., where he played on loan during the 2001-2002 season.
Sidwell made a significant impact at Reading F.C., scoring twice in his second match after joining in 2003.
Биография
Early Life
Steven James Sidwell was born in Wandsworth, London, in 1982. He began his football journey at a young age, joining non-league club Chipstead before making a significant move to Arsenal at just nine years old. During his time in the youth team, Sidwell was part of the squad that won the FA Youth Cup in both 2000 and 2001, showcasing his potential early on.
Career
Sidwell's professional career kicked off with a loan to Brentford F.C. in the 2001-2002 season, where he made 35 appearances and scored four goals. After a brief loan spell at K.S.K. Beveren, he joined Brighton & Hove Albion on loan, scoring five goals in 12 matches. In January 2003, he signed with Reading F.C. for an undisclosed fee, where he quickly made an impact, scoring twice in his second match. Over the years, Sidwell played for several clubs, including Chelsea F.C., Aston Villa F.C., and Fulham F.C., and had a notable stint in the Premier League. He also represented England at the under-20 and under-21 levels, earning five caps for the latter.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Sidwell married Krystell on June 19, 2005, and famously tattooed the wedding vows he wrote for her on his back shortly after their honeymoon. He has a sister, Louise, and a brother, Lee, who also played non-league football. Growing up, Sidwell was a Crystal Palace supporter but switched his allegiance to Arsenal after joining their youth ranks. His journey through football reflects not only his talent but also his dedication and love for the sport.
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Карьера и клубы
Arsenal
Sidwell was born in Wandsworth, London. He began at non-league club Chipstead before joining Arsenal at the age of 9 and was a part of the youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2000 and 2001. One of his teammates during these years was James Harper, who he would go on to play with at Reading. Sidwell spent the 2001–02 season on loan at Brentford where he played 35 times scoring four goals as Brentford lost 2–0 to Stoke City in the play-off final. After originally having been sent on loan to Beveren, but not being able to obtain a first team place in preseason, he began the 2002–03 season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion for whom he scored five goals in 12 appearances. In January 2003 Brighton and Stoke City both had bids for Sidwell rejected by Arsenal but an offer from Reading was accepted.
Reading
Sidwell moved to Reading for an undisclosed fee on a 4+1⁄2-year deal in January 2003. He made his debut for Reading on 29 January 2003 in a 3–1 defeat against Leicester City. In his next match on 11 February 2003 he scored twice in a 5–2 victory over Burnley. Sidwell played 15 times in 2002–03 as Reading reached the play-offs where they lost out to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sidwell made a good start to the 2003–04 season, scoring in the first three matches. Sidwell was sent-off for the first time in his career on 27 March 2004 for two-bookable offences against Coventry City. Reading failed to make the play-offs in 2003–04 finishing in ninth position…
In 2001, he was capped by England U20's. After making his debut for England U21 in 2003, he received a total of 5 caps.
- Club
- K.S.K. Beveren (2002–2002)
- Club
- Aston Villa F.C. (2008–2011)
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2002–2003)
- Club
- Arsenal F.C. (2001–2003)
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2016–2016)
- Club
- England national under-20 association football team (2001–2002)
- Club
- England national under-21 association football team (2003–2003)
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2016–2018)
- League
- Premier League
- Club
- Chelsea F.C. (2007–2008)
- Club
- Fulham F.C. (2011–2014)
- Club
- Brentford F.C. (2001–2002)
- Club
- Stoke City F.C. (2014–2016)
- Club
- Reading F.C. (2003–2007)
Личное
Sidwell married Krystell on 19 June 2005. Within days of returning from their honeymoon, he had a tattoo of the wedding vows he had written for her placed on his back. Sidwell has a sister, Louise, and a brother, Lee. Lee played non-League football between 1996 and 2010, and one of his clubs was AFC Wimbledon during the 2002–03 campaign, their inaugural season in the Combined Counties Football League. Sidwell grew up as a Crystal Palace supporter but started following Arsenal after joining them as a schoolboy.
Клубы
- Arsenal F.C.2001–2003
- Brentford F.C.2001–2002
- England national under-20 association football team2001–2002
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2002–2003
- K.S.K. Beveren2002–2002
- England national under-21 association football team2003–2003
- Reading F.C.2003–2007
- Chelsea F.C.2007–2008
- Aston Villa F.C.2008–2011
- Fulham F.C.2011–2014
- Stoke City F.C.2014–2016
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2016–2016
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2016–2018
Играл вместе с
Aaron AnselminoChelsea F.C. · 2024- Aaron BrownReading F.C. · 2005–2008
Aaron ConnollyBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Aaron HughesAston Villa F.C. · 2005–2007- Aaron HughesBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2014–2015
- Aaron HughesFulham F.C. · 2007–2014
Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2008- Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2013
- Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2014
Aaron LennonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2005–2008
Aaron PierreBrentford F.C. · 2012–2014
Aaron RamsdaleArsenal F.C. · 2021–2024
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Steven James Sidwell is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
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