Liverpool FC striker (goalscorer) from
England, who was the "next big thing" before
Michael Owen. His three-season stretch from 1994-1997 provided the boost to his reputation that led to his capping in 1996 against Bulgaria. An injury during the 97-98 season prevented him from being called up to play in the 1998 World Cup in France.
His triumphant return in 1998 was outshined by a goal celebration where he simulated sniffing cocaine (getting on hands and knees to pretend to sniff the goal line powder).
After signing a new contract in the summer of 1999 and becoming co-captain, a barrage of injuries sat him for over half of the 1999-2000 season. He recovered to captain "Pool" and lead them to the
League Cup. After a huge argument with temporary "Pool" manager Phil Thompson (taking over the helm while Gerard Houllier was recovering from health problems), he fell out of favor with the club. The argument contributed to Fowler's move to Leeds United in November of 2001, a deal that cost the Yorkshire club eleven million pounds (roughly 16.5 million dollars).
Career Stats:
Team Season GP G
Liverpool 1991/1992 0 0
Liverpool 1992/1993 0 0
Liverpool 1993/1994 28 12
Liverpool 1994/1995 42 25
Liverpool 1995/1996 38 28
Liverpool 1996/1997 32 18
Liverpool 1997/1998 20 9
Liverpool 1998/1999 25 18
Liverpool 1999/2000 14 3
Liverpool 2000/2001 27 8
Liverpool 2001/2002 3
Leeds United 2001/2002 12
Totals 226 136