Craig Burley Biography
Craig Burley is a former professional footballer from Scotland who now works for ESPN as a sports television pundit and co-commentator.
Craig Burley Age
He was born on September 24, 1971 in Ayr, United Kingdom.
Craig Burley Height
He stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches tall.
Craig Burley Parents
He is the nephew of George Burley, the former Scotland manager.
Craig Burley Wife
Burley is married to Sheryl Burke who was born in 1971. They moved to Connecticut, United States, in 2013 to work for ESPN.
Craig Burley Kids
He is a loving father of three children.
Craig Burley ESPN
Burley is a studio analyst for ESPN’s daily soccer studio show, ESPN FC. He is a former Scottish international and professional footballer. During ESPN’s coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, he will play the same analyst role. He has been a midfielder, and began his international career in 1992 with the Scotland U-21 National Team before progressing to the senior team. He made 46 appearances for the Scottish National Team between 1995 and 2003, scoring three goals, including Scotland’s goal against Norway in their second of three World Cup matches in France in 1998.
Additionally, in 1989, he made his professional debut for Chelsea in the English Premier League, appearing in 113 games. Burley returned to Scotland in 1997 to play for Celtic FC, a renowned Scottish Premier League club (1997-1999). He also played for Derby County for four seasons (1999-2003). In 2004, Burley announced his retirement from professional football.
Along with that, he has since built a reputation as a football analyst, having previously worked for ESPN UK, Setanta Sports, and BBC Radio. He writes pieces for Scotland’s Daily Record on a regular basis and was a featured analyst on ESPN’s Press Pass. Burley and his family came to the United States in 2013 to serve as ESPN FC analysts.
Craig Burley Teeth
In an interview with supernewsworld he lost his two teeth by kicking himself in the face in training.
Craig Burley Salary
He earns an approximate salary of $1 million dollars annually
Craig Burley Net worth
His net worth is estimated at $5 million dollars