MICHAEL OWEN: The Price I Paid for Being England’s Golden Boy

Michael Owen is one of England’s greatest strikers and football’s original Golden Boy. He signed for Liverpool at just 17, became England's youngest World Cup goalscorer and won the prestigious Ballon d'Or aged 21. 

But injuries changed everything. 

At the top of his game, and far too early into his career, Michael’s body let him down. He moved from club to club, determined to keep playing the sport he loved, before eventually retiring in 2013.  

In our conversation, Michael opens up about the highs, the low and how his family has kept him grounded throughout it all. He shares: 

• What it was like being England’s Golden Boy
• How it felt when his body betrayed him aged 21 
• How his son, James, is clinically blind and hasn't let it hold him back
• What he really thinks about his ‘boring’ image

Michael’s story is fascinating…and anything but boring. 

Michael Owen is Great Company. 

All six episodes of Meet the Owens are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0HFKN2P87?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: 

Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast 

Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke 

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Josh Bennett

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.