Kevin Keegan

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Kevin Keegan

English footballer and manager

January 1, 1951 - July 20, 2026 (Age 75)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Joseph Kevin Keegan (14 February 1951 – July 2026) was an English former footballer and manager.

Known forEnglish footballer and manager
Age75
DiedJuly 20, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Joseph Kevin Keegan (14 February 1951 – July 2026) was an English former footballer and manager. Kevin Keegan died on July 20, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

Died
July 20, 2026
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Kevin Keegan, 75, died on July 20, 2026. Kevin Keegan was known publicly as an English footballer and manager. Joseph Kevin Keegan (14 February 1951 – July 2026) was an English former footballer and manager. Nicknamed "King Kev" or "Mighty Mouse", Keegan was recognised for his dribbling ability, as well as his finishing and presence in the air, and is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Keegan began his playing career at Scunthorpe United in 1968, before Bill Shankly signed him for Liverpool. There, he won three First Division titles, the UEFA Cup twice, the FA Cup and, in his final season, the European Cup. During this period, he was a regular member of the England national team, and captained the team on 31 occasions, including at UEFA Euro 1980. Public biographical listings identify Keegan as an English footballer and manager. This public record remains centered on Keegan's work as an English footballer and manager and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1951
    Joseph Kevin Keegan was an English former footballer and manager.

    Joseph Kevin Keegan (14 February 1951 – July 2026) was an English former footballer and manager.

  2. 1968
    Keegan began his playing career at Scunthorpe United in 1968

    Keegan began his playing career at Scunthorpe United in 1968, before Bill Shankly signed him for Liverpool.

  3. 1977
    He moved to Hamburger SV in the summer of 1977 and was named Europe...

    He moved to Hamburger SV in the summer of 1977 and was named European Footballer of the Year in both 1978 and 1979.

  4. 1978
    Hamburg won the Bundesliga title in the 1978–79 season and reached...

    Hamburg won the Bundesliga title in the 1978–79 season and reached the 1980 European Cup final.

  5. 1980
    During this period

    During this period, he was a regular member of the England national team, and captained the team on 31 occasions, including at UEFA Euro 1980.

  6. July 20, 2026
    Died

    Kevin Keegan died at age 75.

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Public life

Nicknamed "King Kev" or "Mighty Mouse", Keegan was recognised for his dribbling ability, as well as his finishing and presence in the air, and is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

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  • Wikipedia · Kevin KeeganJul 20, 2026
Wikipedia · Kevin Keegan

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