Kyle Walker Bio, Wife, Kids, Net Worth/Salary, 8 Interesting Facts To Know

Kyle Walker is an English professional footballer who plays as right back (defender) for Manchester City Football Club and the 3 Lions of England National Team. Started his club football career with Sheffield United, but had loan spells in clubs such as Northampton Town, Queens Park Rangers (QPR), and Aston Villa.

He played for Tottenham Hotspur between 2009 and early 2017, before joining Manchester City in July 2017. His defensive maneuvers on the field of play earned him a reputation of being the most dependable defender for both his club and country.

He first answered the international call to represent England at the under-19 level in 2009, and the Under-21 in 2011. Because of his defensive skills, he later earned a spot in the senior national team, debuting in a match against Spain in November 2011.

Who is Kyle Walker?

Kyle Walker was born Kyle Andrew Walker on 28^th May 1990 in Sheffield, England. He was raised in the Sharrow district of the city by his parents Michael Walker and Tracy Walker. Racially, he is English by nationality with Jamaican roots. He is currently 35 years old.

Having the desire to play football didn’t deter him from going to school. He had his education at the Croft Infant & Junior School. After that, he proceeded to High Storrs School, where he rounded up in 2006.

Does He Have A Wife And Kids?

The right-back is not married, so he doesn’t have a wife. However, he has a girlfriend, a woman who has been part of his life since his high school days. She is Annie Kilner, the British model and reality TV star.

She made a name for always featuring in unscripted TV drama and one of such is The Real Housewives of Cheshire.

Her love story dates back to her high school days when she and Walker crossed paths. They have been together ever since. They formerly started dating in 2010, though the relationship has gone through some tough times, resulting in a split in 2019.

She accused Walker of unfaithfulness and cheating. But, even amid that, she still loves her man. Currently, they have rekindled the old flame and are back together. Walker has engaged her with an expensive custom-made diamond ring; meaning they might walk down the aisle very soon.

During their course of the relationship, Annie conceived 3 times and gave birth to 3 kids for him. They are; Riann Walker, Roman Walker, and Reign Walker.

However, Walker has a 4^th child with another woman other than Annie. She is Laura Brown, another Reality TV star. Laura gave birth to Walker’s fourth child, Junior.

How Much Kyle Walker Banks As Salary And Net Worth

The English defender, who joined Manchester City FC in July 2017, receives a weekly pay of £110, 000, earning a whooping £5, 720, 000 annually. He is estimated to have garnered a net worth of $35 million. The amount is generated from his playing career, plus other sponsorship and endorsement deals.

He signed sponsorship deals with NIKE in 2012 to wear their boot. He also wore various models of boots made by Umbro.

There are other interesting things you don’t know about the defender. Check the list below.

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Intriguing Details About Kyle Walker

1. He Is One Of The Most Expensive Defenders in The World

Walker made an expensive move to Manchester City with a record transfer fee that was stated to be worth £50 million-plus add-on. The transfer fee made him join the list of the most expensive defenders in the entire history of soccer.

2. Engages His Longtime Girlfriend Annie Kilner With A £250, 000 Diamond Ring

After a raunchy behavior that almost cost him his woman Annie Kilner and 3 kids, the defender amended his ways with an engagement ring to her. The shiny diamond ring was custom-made with a price tag of £250, 000.

3. Danny Rose Is His Closest Pal

From their childhood playing days to this moment, both English right-backs, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose have been more of friends than bitter rivals. They played against each other as kids, played for Tottenham side by side, but Walker moved to Manchester City in 2017, leaving his friend behind at the North London club.

4. His International Cap

Since they invited him in 2011 to feature for the 3 Lions of England National Team, the defender featured 27 times. He also made appearances for the U-19 and U-21 teams too.

5. Awards And Achievements

Because of his phenomenal defensive skills and prowess, Walker won some awards in the course of his playing career. In 2011, they named him to the EUFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament. A year later, he won the award of the PFA Younger Player of the Year.

6. Is He Tall?

The well-built defender is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his body weight measures 83kg. His and height and weight allow him to sway; tackling and suppressing attackers who come at him with the ball.

7. His Father Is From Jamaica

There is no need to wonder how Walker got his Jamaican roots. This is because his father, Michael Walker is a Jamaican who moved to the UK in search of a better standard of living. He found in love in the arms of Tracy, a British citizen, and married her, and Walker was born as their child.

8. Kyle Walker Volunteered To Step In Front of The Goal-post Once

Claudio Bravo was sent off during a 2019 Champions League game against Atalanta with just 10 minutes to the end of the match. However, Walker took the onus to guard the post for the remaining part of the match. And he didn’t concede a goal.

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