Biography
Kyle Andrew Walker (born 28 May 1990), from Sheffield, United Kingdom, is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Manchester City.
He also proudly represented his country as an outstanding member of the England national team. Walker’s remarkable qualities include his extraordinary pace, formidable physical strength and unrivalled anticipation of play.
Kyle Walker is widely regarded as one of the best full-backs in modern football. His exceptional talent on the pitch has established him as one of the best players in his designated position.
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Full name: | Kyle Andrew Walker |
Stage name: | Kyle Walker |
Born: | May 28, 1990 (age 34) |
Place of birth: | Sheffield, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | English |
Education: | High Storrs School |
Height: | 1.78 minutes |
Parents: | Tracey Walker, Michael Walker |
Siblings: | Lewis Walker and Wayne Walker |
Couple: | Annie Kilner (married 2022-2024) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Carla Howe (2016), Lauryn Goodman (2020) |
The children: | Riaan Walker, Kairo Walker, Roman Walker |
Job: | Football player |
Net worth: | $35 million – $75 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Born on 28 May 1990 in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Kyle Walker is a talented and successful professional footballer. His upbringing was nurtured by the care of his parents, Tracey Walker (mother) and Michael Walker (father).
The family’s support and influence in the form of his two younger brothers, Lewis Walker and Wayne Walker, contributed significantly to Kyle’s character development and served as a strong support for him in his pursuit of fame.
Kyle Walker’s educational journey has taken him to High Storrs Schoolwhere he pursued academic growth and honed his physical skills and intellectual acumen.
Career
Kyle Walker began his professional career with Sheffield United, the club he had supported passionately since childhood. Making his first-team debut at the age of 18, Walker’s remarkable performances attracted the attention of Tottenham Hotspur, who signed him in 2009. Despite several loan spells, he eventually cemented his role as a key player for Spurs, winning the PFA Team of the Year in 2012 and 2013.
In 2017, Walker moved to Manchester City, where he has flourished and put in some outstanding performances. His time at the club has been marked by notable success, winning five Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, two FA Cups and a UEFA Champions League title. Recognising his exceptional talent, Walker has been named in the PFA Team of the Year three times while representing City.
Since making his England debut in 2011, Kyle Walker has been a regular for the national team. His valuable contributions have been instrumental in England’s run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the 2020 European Championship final.
Awards & Nominations
Individual Awards
- PFA Team of the Year 2011-12, 2016-17, 2017-18: 3 times
- PFA Young Player of the Year 2012
- Manchester City Player of the Year 2018-19
- FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Silver Ball
Club titles
Manchester City
- 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2022-23, Premier League: 4 times
- FA Cup 2019, 2023: 2 times
- 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 EFL Cup: 4 times
- UEFA Champions League 2023: 1 time
- UEFA Super Cup 2023: 1 time
- FIFA Club World Cup 2023: 1 time
Tottenham Hotspur
- League Cup runner-up 2009, 2015
International
- FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017: Winners
Social media
- Instagram: @kylewalker2
- Twitter: @kylewalker2
- Facebook: Kyle Walker
Personal life
Kyle Walker, a 34-year-old professional footballer, has been married to Annie Kilner since 2022. Annie Kilner, his childhood sweetheart, has become more than just a wife to him. However, their long-term relationship faced a significant upheaval when they publicly revealed their separation in January 2024. Despite this unfortunate development, they continue to co-parent their three wonderful sons: Riaan Walker, Kairo Walker and Roman Walker.
The turning point in their relationship came on 11 January 2024, when it was revealed that Kyle Walker, a talented footballer, had been having an affair during his marriage to Annie Kilner. Following the betrayal, Kilner decided to end their marriage, issuing an official notice of separation. After the affair was exposed, Walker found himself forced to move out of their lavish £2.4 million mansion.
Kyle Walker was reportedly in a relationship with Carla Howe in 2016. The Manchester City star was rumoured to have been in a relationship with Instagram star Lauryn Goodman, with whom he shares a child, Kairo Walker. It has been suggested that Annie is not Kairo’s mother. This alleged relationship with Lauryn occurred in 2020, after Walker split from Kilner.
Despite splitting from Annie Kilner in 2019, they rekindled their relationship in 2020. However, Lauryn Goodman has accused Sheffield-born Annie of trying to “photoshop” her and Walker’s son Kairo out of his life.
Net worth
Kyle Walker, the talented right-back for Manchester City and the England national team, has amassed a considerable fortune throughout his career. Although estimates vary slightly, his net worth is believed to be between $35 million and $75 million, with most sources pegging it at around $50 million.
In addition to his impressive net worth, Kyle Walker currently earns a staggering £9.1 million ($10.7 million) annual salary at Manchester City. This means he earns a staggering £160,000 a week, making him one of the highest-paid defenders in the world.