 Hartson in 2007 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Hartson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Luton Town | 54 | (11) |
| 1995–1997 | Arsenal | 53 | (14) |
| 1997–1999 | West Ham United | 60 | (24) |
| 1999–2001 | Wimbledon | 49 | (19) |
| 2001 | Coventry City | 12 | (6) |
| 2001–2006 | Celtic | 146 | (88) |
| 2006–2008 | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | (5) |
| 2007 | → Norwich City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| Total | 399 | (167) | |
| International career | |||
| Wales U21 | 9 | (?) | |
| 1995–2005 | Wales | 51 | (14) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Hartson (born 5 April 1975) is a Welsh former professional footballer, coach and sports television pundit for S4C, Sky Sports, Premier Sports TV and BT Sport.
As a player he was a striker, notably for Scottish club Celtic where his time with the Hoops saw three Scottish Premier League titles. Hartson also played in the Premier League with Arsenal, West Ham United, Wimbledon, Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion, and in the Football League for Luton Town and Norwich City.
Hartson earned 51 international caps for Wales, scoring 14 goals. He later held the position of head coach for Wales's strikers.
- ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream Publishing. p. 194. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.