Dion Dublin Bio, Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Dube, Family and Celtic

Dion Dublin Biography

Dion Dublin is an English former footballer, a musician, and presently a television presenter. As a presenter of Home Under The Hammer on BBC1, Dublin is a master of many trades as an ex-professional footballer, a musician, and an accomplished awards host and conference facilitator.

10 Quick Facts About Dion Dublin

    1. Name: Dion Dublin
    2. Age: 52 years
    3. Birthday: April 22
    4. Zodiac Sign: Taurus
    5. Height: 1.88m
    6. Nationality: English
    7. Occupation: Former Footballer, Musician, Television Presenter
    8. Marital Status: Married
    9. Salary: Under Review
    10. Net worth:$16 million
Dublin started his football career as a center-back with Norwich City but made his name at Cambridge United as a center-forward. He then went on to other clubs which include Manchester United, Coventry City, Millwall, Aston Villa, Leicester City, and Celtic. Dublin had some life-changing injuries on the football pitch such as breaking his leg in 1992 on his Manchester United debut and spent six months in recovery, and seven years later, he suffered a life-threatening broken neck while playing for Aston Villa. He still has a titanium plate holding three of his neck vertebrae together and is lucky not to have been left paralyzed.
“The accident gave me a totally different outlook on life,” he says. “I could have been sat down for the rest of my life, but I wasn’t because I had very good people around me. That’s why I don’t let little things annoy me as much. I know I’m a very lucky man.”
He retired from professional football in 2008 and has since built a successful media career as a football pundit for the BBC and Sky. Dublin presented Late Kick-Off for BBC1 East and can also be heard regularly on BBC Radio 5 Live. He regularly appears as a football pundit and he manages a band called The Establishment.

Dion Dublin Age

Dion Dublin is 52 years old. He was born on 22 April 1969 in Leicester, England. He celebrates his birthday every 22nd of April, his birth sign is Taurus.

Dion Dublin Parents

Dion was born to Rose Dublin and Eddie Dublin and is of Nigerian descent. He has two siblings: younger brother Ben Challenger, a retired English high jumper, and Eddie Dublin. He lost his mother to breast cancer at the same time that his father was battling bowel cancer.

Dion Dublin Wife

Dublin is married to Louise Dublin. He prefers to keep his family life as a private affair hence not much is known about his partner other than her name.

Dion Dublin Children

Dion is completely private about his family life, and any talk about his grown-up kids is off the table. According to his Twitter feed, however, he has a son who looks much like him though his name is not mentioned.

Dion Dublin Height

Dublin stands at a height of 6ft 2in (1.88m).

Dion Dublin Weight

Dublin weighs 172 lbs (78kg).

Dion Dublin Net Worth

Dublin has a net worth of $16 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a television presenter. Through his various sources of income, Dion has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Dion Dublin Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dublin.

Dion Dublin Wiki

  • Full Names: Dion Dublin
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Musician, Television presenter
  • Nationality: English
  • Race / Ethnicity: African American
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Dion Dublin Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 51 years old
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Date of Birth: 22 April 1969
  • Place of Birth: Leicester, England
  • Birthday: 22 April

Dion Dublin Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be updated
  • Height / How Tall?: 1.88 meters
  • Weight: 172 lbs (78kg)
  • Eye Color: To be updated
  • Hair Color: Bald
  • Shoe Size: To be updated

Dion Dublin Family

  • Father (Dad): Eddie Dublin
  • Mother: Rose Dublin
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Two brothers Ben Challenger and Eddie
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Louis Dublin
  • Children: A son

Dion Dublin Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $16 million
  • Salary: To be updated
  • Source of Income: Television presenting

Dion Dublin House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Dion Dublin Dube

During his spell with Norwich City, he invented a percussion instrument called The Dube which is a form of cajón. In 2011, he accompanied Ocean Colour Scene during a gig at the University of East Anglia.

Dion Dublin Homes Under The Hammer

Homes Under The Hammer is a daytime TV program in Britain that deals with factual renovation and auction. It has been running since May 2003 and had Lucy Alexander, as one of its original presenters till her departure in 2016. Dublin is a presenter on the show since 2015 when he joined at the beginning of the nineteenth series. It has two other presenters: Martin Roberts (2003–), and Martel Maxwell (2017–). As a footballer, Dublin began his career in 1985 at Norwich City. He, however, did not make it to the first team and in 1988, he was released from the club. In August the same year and on a free transfer, he joined Cambridge United where he played as a center-half. He was shortly discovered as being great at striking and his goal-scoring prowess helped United to successive promotions. He was loaned to Barnet in the 1988–89 season for a short spell and put up for sale when Cambridge failed to win promotion to the top flight in the 1991–92 season. Dublin signed for Manchester United on 7 August 1992 on a £1 million contract under manager Alex Ferguson. He played during the 1992-93 season and on September 2nd, he suffered a broken leg injury that ruled him out for six months and by the time he was back, Eric Cantona had been signed and established as first-choice striker partner to Mark Hughes. At the beginning of the 1994–95 season, he got sold to Coventry City for £2 million. Dublin played for Coventry for four-and-a-half years, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s top strikers in the 1997–98 season. In 1998, he moved to Aston Villa for £5.75 million. It was at Aston Villa that he sustained a life-threatening broken neck injury. This necessitated him to get a titanium plate to hold three of his neck vertebrae together permanently. After 3 months, he was back on the field.

Dion Dublin Celtic

Dublin joined the Celtic football club on a contract until the end of the season. There, he managed to win the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Premier League. He was, however, let go by the club’s manager in May 2006, despite his great performances at the club.

Dion Dublin Norwich City

Dublin made a return to his first club, Norwich City, on 20th September 2006 till the end of the 2006/2007 season. His first game back was on 23 September 2006 as a substitute against Plymouth Argyle. On 2 September 2007, Dublin announced that the 2007/2008 season would be his last as a footballer, citing the fact that his ‘bones had started to talk to him’ as the reason, meaning that he did not think his body could handle another season. He received the club’s votes as the Player of the Year and on 26th April 2008, he was awarded the Barry Butler trophy at his penultimate game. Dublin played his last game on 4 May 2008 (Norwich against Sheffield Wednesday). He was substituted in the 66th minute, Dublin received a standing ovation from both sets of supporters, players, and referee Mark Clattenburg.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dion Dublin

Who is Dion Dublin?

Dion Dublin is an English former footballer, a musician, and presently a television presenter of Home Under The Hammer on BBC1. Dublin is a master of many trades as an ex-professional footballer, a musician, and an accomplished awards host and conference facilitator.

How old is Dion Dublin?

Dion Dublin is 51 years old. He was born on 22 April 1969 in Leicester, England.

How tall is Dion Dublin?

Dublin stands at a height of 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighs 13st 6lb.

Is Dion Dublin married?

Yes, Dion is married to Louise Dublin. He prefers to keep his family life as a private affair hence not much is known about his partner other than her name.

How much is Dublin worth?

Dublin has a net worth of $16 million. He has earned this figure through his former football career and as a television presenter.

Where does Dublin live?

Because of security reasons, Dublin has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Dion dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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