Danny Murphy (footballer, born 1977)
Daniel Ben Murphy (born 18 March 1977) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
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Murphy playing for Fulham in 2008 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Ben Murphy | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1993 | Crewe Alexandra | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1997 | Crewe Alexandra | 134 | (27) |
| 1997–2004 | Liverpool | 170 | (25) |
| 1999 | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2004–2006 | Charlton Athletic | 56 | (7) |
| 2006–2007 | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | (1) |
| 2007–2012 | Fulham | 169 | (17) |
| 2012–2013 | Blackburn Rovers | 33 | (1) |
| Total | 600 | (79) | |
| International career | |||
| 1994–1995 | England U18 | 7 | (5) |
| 1997 | England U20 | 4 | (3) |
| 1997–2000 | England U21 | 5 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | England | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Murphy began his career with Crewe Alexandra in 1993 before moving to Liverpool in 1997. With Liverpool, he won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup. After brief spells at Charlton Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur he joined Fulham, whom he helped reach the 2010 UEFA Europa League final, and ended his career at Blackburn Rovers. He served as captain at his last two clubs.
Murphy made nine appearances for the England national team from his debut in 2001, scoring once.
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