For a few years around 1990, Paul Gascoigne was the most exciting footballer in England. Gazza had everything: vision, close control, a powerful shot and an irrepressible sense of mischief that made the whole country fall for him.
Below you'll find Paul Gascoigne's fact file, career history and honours, plus our Paul Gascoigne collection of hoodies and T-shirts.
Paul Gascoigne Fact File
| Full name | Paul John Gascoigne |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 May 1967 (age 59) |
| Place of birth | Gateshead, England |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Nationality | English |
| Status | Retired |
| Shirt number | 8, 10 |
| Nickname | Gazza |
Career History
| Years | Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-1988 | Newcastle United | - | - |
| 1988-1992 | Tottenham Hotspur | - | - |
| 1992-1995 | Lazio | - | - |
| 1995-1998 | Rangers | - | - |
| 1998-2000 | Middlesbrough | - | - |
| 2000-2002 | Everton | - | - |
| 2002 | Burnley | - | - |
| 1988-1998 | England | 57 | 10 |
International figures are caps and goals.
Newcastle and Spurs
Born in Gateshead in 1967, Gascoigne came through at Newcastle United before joining Tottenham in 1988. At Spurs he became a national star, and his stunning free kick against Arsenal in the 1991 FA Cup semi-final at Wembley is one of the competition's most famous goals. Celebrate this chapter with our Paul Gascoigne England 96 Icon Frame Men's T-Shirt.
Italia 90
Gascoigne was the breakout star of the 1990 World Cup. In the semi-final against West Germany he picked up a yellow card that would have ruled him out of the final, and his tears became the defining image of the tournament. "Gazzamania" swept the country. Relive it with our Paul Gascoigne World Cup Sticker Men's T-Shirt.
Lazio and Rangers
A serious knee injury suffered in the 1991 FA Cup final delayed his move to Lazio, but he became a cult hero in Rome before joining Rangers in 1995, where he won two league titles and was voted Scotland's player of the year. Wear the legend with our Shearer and Gascoigne England Icon Frame Men's Hoodie.
Euro 96
At Euro 96, Gazza produced one of English football's great moments: flicking the ball over Colin Hendry's head and volleying past Andy Goram against Scotland at Wembley, followed by the famous "dentist's chair" celebration.
Legacy
Injuries and personal struggles meant Gascoigne's career never quite reached the heights his talent promised, but for fans of a certain age, nobody has ever played the game with more joy.
Honours
Tottenham Hotspur
- FA Cup: 1991
Rangers
- Scottish Premier Division: 1996, 1997
- Scottish Cup: 1996
- Scottish League Cup: 1997
Individual
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 1990
- Scottish PFA Players' Player of the Year: 1996
Off the Pitch
Gazza's openness about his personal struggles has made him one of the most talked-about figures in British sport, and he remains hugely popular with fans of every club he played for. He was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1990.
FAQs
How old is Paul Gascoigne?
Paul Gascoigne was born on 27 May 1967, so he is 59 years old.
Where was Paul Gascoigne born?
In Gateshead, England.
How tall is Paul Gascoigne?
Paul Gascoigne is 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in).
What teams has Paul Gascoigne played for?
Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley, plus spells in China and with Boston United, and England.
Why did Gazza cry at Italia 90?
He was booked in the semi-final against West Germany, which would have ruled him out of the final.
What was Gascoigne's goal against Scotland at Euro 96?
He flicked the ball over Colin Hendry and volleyed it past Andy Goram, then celebrated with the "dentist's chair".
Which clubs did Paul Gascoigne play for?
Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley, among others.
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Part of our Player Profiles series. Read next: Alan Shearer and Roberto Baggio.
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