Jake Livermore
A resilient English midfielder whose career was a testament to perseverance, battling personal tragedy to become a Premier League mainstay and cup finalist.
Born 1989 (age 37)·English footballer·Birthday: November 14·Millennials
Biography
Jake Livermore's football journey is one of grit and determination. A product of Tottenham Hotspur's academy, he faced the common challenge of breaking into a star-studded first team, leading to a series of loan spells that tested his resolve. His career found its true north at Hull City, where he became a central figure in their midfield, helping them achieve promotion to the Premier League and reach the 2014 FA Cup final. A move to West Bromwich Albion solidified his status as a dependable Premier League performer, and his leadership qualities saw him named club captain. Livermore's path was marked by profound personal hardship, including the tragic loss of his newborn son in 2014, an event that shaped his perspective and resilience. His dedication was recognized with an England cap in 2017, a fitting reward for a player whose career was built on unwavering commitment and emotional strength.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jake was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jake Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jake's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned a full senior international cap for England in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Germany in 2017.
- Started in the 2014 FA Cup Final for Hull City in a narrow 3-2 defeat to Arsenal.
- Played a key role in Hull City's promotion to the Premier League for the 2013-14 season.
- Made over 150 Premier League appearances for West Bromwich Albion, serving as team captain.
Did You Know?
He is the son of former professional footballer Kevin Livermore.
Livermore was sent off just 10 minutes into his England U-21 debut in 2010.
He scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw in 2012.
“You have to earn the right to play, and I've never forgotten that.”
