Troy Deeney is a well-known English professional footballer who primarily plays as a striker.
He gained significant recognition during his long tenure at Watford FC, where he served as captain for many years.
Known for his physicality, aerial ability, and leadership qualities, Deeney was a crucial player in Watford’s rise through the English football leagues.
Deeney has taken on a new role as a player-manager in recent years.
He joined Forest Green Rovers in August 2023, initially as a player-coach, before being appointed permanent manager.
However, his managerial stint was short-lived, as he was relieved of his duties in January 2024.
Profile
- Full Name: Troy Matthew Deeney
- Stage Name: Troy Deeney
- Born: June 29, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Birthplace: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: English footballer
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parent: Paul Anthony Burke and Emma Deeney
- Siblings: Ellis Deeney and Lewis Deeney
- Spouse: Stacy Deeney (m. 2014 – 2018)
- Partner: Alisha Hosannah
- Children: Myles Deeney and Amelia Deeney
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: £20.3 million
Early Life And Education
Troy Matthew Deeney is an English professional footballer born on June 29, 1988, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He was born to his parents, Paul Anthony Burke and Emma Deeney, and has two younger brothers, Ellis Deeney and Lewis Deeney.
Ellis Deeney is also a footballer, having played for teams like Aston Villa and Chelmsley Town. At the age of 10, Deeney and his mother were assaulted by his father, leading to visits from social services. The couple split when Deeney was 11, with his mother taking custody of their children.
Deeney was expelled from school when he was 14, before returning at 15, but left at 16 without GCSEs. Since 2012, he has earned GCSEs in English, Science, and Maths. Deeney‘s ethnicity is of Black and White descent, while his religion is unknown.
Career
Troy Deeney is an English professional footballer who spent most of his career with Watford FC. At age 15, he was invited to participate in a four-day trial with Aston Villa’s academy, but he missed the first three days and was not offered a contract.
After leaving school in 2004, he began training as a bricklayer before joining non-league club Chelmsley Town, where he was spotted by Walsall’s head of youth, Mick Halsall.
Deeney debuted for Chelmsley Town in October 2004, scoring seven goals in an 11-4 win while playing drunk. This caught Halsall’s attention, and Deeney subsequently signed for Walsall.
On August 4 2010, he submitted a transfer request amid interest from several Championship clubs. Two days later, he signed for Watford for an initial fee of £250,000, which rose to £500,000.
Deeney spent 11 years at Watford, making 419 appearances and scoring 140 goals for the club. In April 2019, he and two teammates were subjected to racist comments on social media.
Deeney made his final appearance for Watford in August 2021 before leaving as a free agent. In August 2021, Deeney signed a two-year contract with his childhood club Birmingham City.
He debuted as a substitute in September 2021 and scored his first Birmingham goal a few days later. Deeney was appointed club captain in January 2022 but was one of six senior players released at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Deeney also revealed 2015 that he had twice rejected invitations to play for Jamaica internationally and harboured an ambition to play for the England national team.
Troy Deeney joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers as a player-coach on August 17, 2023. Before this, he had received an offer from Australian club Melbourne Victory.
Deeney debuted as a substitute in a 3-0 home loss to Newport County but then scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon. He later scored a hat-trick, though his team lost 4-3 away to Notts County.
After the previous manager left by mutual consent, Deeney was appointed as the new head coach on December 20, 2023. The team was 23rd in the league and five points from safety.
In his debut as manager, the team drew 0-0 away to Gillingham. However, following a 2-0 loss to Harrogate Town in January 2024, Deeney publicly criticised his squad, drawing criticism from former professionals.
Deeney stood by his comments but later expressed regret at making them public. On January 18, 2024, Deeney was sacked as manager after no wins in six matches. He had also received a four-match ban and fine from the Football Association for his conduct in a previous defeat.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @t_deeney
- Facebook handle: Troy Deeney
- Twitter handle: @T_Deeney
Personal Life
Troy Deeney is currently in a relationship with model Alisha Hosannah, with whom he began dating in July 2018. Prior to his current relationship, Deeney was previously married to Stacy Deeney.
Deeney and Stacy met in school and married in 2014 after over a decade together. With his ex-wife Stacy, Deeney has two children – a son named Myles Deeney and a daughter named Amelia Deeney. However, Deeney and Stacy are now divorced.
Net Worth
Troy Deeney’s net Worth is estimated at around £20.3 million ($25.6 million) as of 2022.
Deeney accumulated his wealth through a successful football career, including significant earnings from his time at Watford and other clubs, endorsements, and media appearances.
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