Alan Shearer Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was Alan Shearer born?
A. 1968
B. 1970
C. 1972
D. 1974
Answer: B. 1970
Q2. Where was Alan Shearer born?
A. London
B. Manchester
C. Newcastle upon Tyne
D. Liverpool
Answer: C. Newcastle upon Tyne
Q3. Which amateur club did Alan Shearer play for as a teenager before being spotted by Southampton?
A. Gosforth Juniors
B. Wallsend Boys Club
C. Newcastle City Schools
D. St James’ Park Youth
Answer: B. Wallsend Boys Club
Q4. In what year did Alan Shearer sign a youth contract with Southampton?
A. 1983
B. 1984
C. 1985
D. 1986
Answer: D. 1986
Q5. Against which team did Alan Shearer make his professional debut for Southampton as a substitute?
A. Arsenal
B. Manchester United
C. Chelsea
D. Liverpool
Answer: C. Chelsea
Q6. What record did Alan Shearer set on his full debut for Southampton by scoring a hat-trick?
A. Youngest player to score in the top division
B. Youngest player to score a hat-trick in the top division
C. Most goals in a single debut match
D. Fastest hat-trick in league history
Answer: B. Youngest player to score a hat-trick in the top division
Q7. How many goals did Alan Shearer score in all competitions during his time at Southampton?
A. 43
B. 45
C. 50
D. 60
Answer: A. 43
Q8. What was the transfer fee when Alan Shearer moved from Southampton to Blackburn Rovers in 1992?
A. £2 million
B. £3.6 million
C. £5 million
D. £1.5 million
Answer: B. £3.6 million
Q9. In his debut match for Blackburn Rovers, how many goals did Alan Shearer score against Crystal Palace?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: C. 2
Q10. What injury caused Alan Shearer to miss half of his first season at Blackburn Rovers?
A. Anterior cruciate ligament tear
B. Broken leg
C. Hamstring strain
D. Ankle sprain
Answer: A. Anterior cruciate ligament tear
Q11. With which player did Alan Shearer form the famous “SAS” striking partnership at Blackburn Rovers?
A. Tim Sherwood
B. Graeme Le Saux
C. Chris Sutton
D. Jason Wilcox
Answer: C. Chris Sutton
Q12. In which season did Blackburn Rovers win the Premier League title with Alan Shearer as a key player?
A. 1992-93
B. 1993-94
C. 1994-95
D. 1995-96
Answer: C. 1994-95
Q13. How many goals did Alan Shearer score in the Premier League during the 1994-95 season?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 31
D. 34
Answer: D. 34
Q14. What was the world-record transfer fee paid by Newcastle United for Alan Shearer in 1996?
A. £10 million
B. £12 million
C. £15 million
D. £18 million
Answer: C. £15 million
Q15. Who was the manager of Newcastle United when Alan Shearer joined the club in 1996?
A. Kevin Keegan
B. Bobby Robson
C. Ruud Gullit
D. Kenny Dalglish
Answer: A. Kevin Keegan
Q16. In the 1996-97 season, how many Premier League goals did Alan Shearer score for Newcastle United?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 28
D. 30
Answer: B. 25
Q17. Against which team did Alan Shearer score a memorable late hat-trick to secure a 4-3 victory for Newcastle in February 1997?
A. Arsenal
B. Manchester United
C. Tottenham Hotspur
D. Leicester City
Answer: D. Leicester City
Q18. How many consecutive FA Cup finals did Alan Shearer reach with Newcastle United?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B. 2
Q19. In which season did Alan Shearer score five goals in Newcastle’s 8-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday?
A. 1997-98
B. 1998-99
C. 1999-2000
D. 2000-01
Answer: C. 1999-2000
Q20. Whose long-standing goalscoring record at Newcastle United did Alan Shearer break in February 2006?
A. Jackie Milburn
B. Malcolm Macdonald
C. Hughie Gallacher
D. Len White
Answer: A. Jackie Milburn
Q21. What was Alan Shearer’s total goal tally for Newcastle United in all competitions?
A. 195
B. 200
C. 206
D. 210
Answer: C. 206
Q22. In what year did Alan Shearer make his senior debut for the England national team?
A. 1989
B. 1990
C. 1991
D. 1992
Answer: D. 1992
Q23. How many goals did Alan Shearer score for England during UEFA Euro 1996?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: C. 5
Q24. Against which team did Alan Shearer score a hat-trick for England in a Euro 2000 qualifier in September 1999?
A. Germany
B. Poland
C. Portugal
D. Luxembourg
Answer: D. Luxembourg
Q25. How many caps did Alan Shearer earn for the England national team?
A. 63
B. 65
C. 68
D. 70
Answer: A. 63