Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 18 goals for Liverpool to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects a breakthrough Liverpool season in which his speed troubled established defenders.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Michael Owen Biography and Timeline
Follow Michael Owen through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Michael Owen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1998–2008Years on this page
1998
International Caps
Scores a solo goal for England against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup round of sixteen, displaying speed and composure.
1999
Golden Boot Premier League
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 18 goals for Liverpool. His contribution stands out for retaining a share of the top-scorer honour despite an injury-interrupted spring.
2001
2001 FA Cup Final Late Brace
Scores two late goals as Liverpool overturn Arsenal's lead to win 2-1.
Owen Wins Ballon d’Or After Liverpool Treble
Michael Owen wins the 2001 Ballon d’Or after helping Liverpool capture the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup, including two late goals against Arsenal in the FA Cup final.
2008
Owen Leads Newcastle Attack on Keegan Return
Michael Owen remains a key Newcastle United forward during Kevin Keegan's return as manager, with the club seeking goals and stability amid its Premier League struggles.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.