Lee Andrew Hendrie is an English former professional footballer who spent the majority of his playing career with Premier League club Aston Villa.
During his 14 years at Villa Park, Hendrie established himself as a talented and versatile midfielder, gaining recognition at international level with the England Under-21s and England B team.
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- Full Name: Lee Andrew Hendrie
- Stage Name: Lee Hendrie
- Date of birth: May 18, 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Kingshurst, Birmingham, UK.
- British nationality
- Occupation: Former football player
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Paul Hendrie
- Siblings: Stuart Hendrie and John Hendrie
- Spouse: Becky Hendrie (married 2004) Emma Hendrie
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $10 million to $15 million
Early life and education
Lee Andrew Hendrie was born on 18 May 1977 in Kingshurst, Birmingham, United Kingdom. His father is former Scottish professional footballer Paul Hendrie, while his mother’s name is unknown.
Lee Hendrie’s younger brother, Stuart Hendrie, is also a professional footballer. Additionally, Lee Hendrie is the cousin of another Scottish professional footballer, John Hendrie.
Lee Hendrie attended Washwood Heath Academy, a now-closed secondary school in Birmingham, England.
Career
Lee Hendrie is primarily a midfielder best known for his 14 seasons with Aston Villa in the Premier League. During his career, he also won one England international cap in 1998 and appeared for England’s U21 and B teams.
In addition to Aston Villa, Hendrie also played for a number of other clubs, including Stoke City, Sheffield United, Leicester City, Derby County, Brighton & Hove Albion, Bradford City and Corby Town.
After retiring from professional football, Hendrie moved into a pundit role with Sky Sports. He gained further recognition for being open about his mental health struggles when he appeared on ITV’s Harry’s Heroes in 2019 and 2020.
Most recently, in 2021, Hendrie served as a consultant on the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, providing his expertise in football choreography and tactics. Throughout his career and post-playing activities, Lee Hendrie has demonstrated his versatility and commitment to football, both on and off the pitch.
Social Media
- Instagram name: @lee_hendrie94
Personal life
Former English professional footballer Lee Hendrie married his childhood sweetheart Becky in 2004. They have children together from this relationship, but there are no details about them.
There is also mention of Lee Hendrie’s second marriage, this time to Emma Hendrie. However, details about this second marriage are limited and scarce.
Net asset value
Lee Hendrie had an impressive career as a professional footballer. During his prime, he was a highly-rated midfielder who played for a number of clubs in England, including Aston Villa, Sheffield United and Leicester City.
While Hendrie’s career earnings as a professional footballer may be substantial, his exact net worth is currently unknown. Estimates suggest that his net worth could be between $10 and $15 million, although the exact figure has yet to be confirmed.
