Marlon Harewood
A powerful English striker whose explosive pace and goalscoring fueled West Ham's unforgettable run to the 2006 FA Cup Final.
Born 1979 (age 47)·English former professional footballer·Birthday: August 25·Generation X
Biography
Marlon Harewood's football story is one of raw, unadulterated force meeting its perfect moment. A product of the Nottingham Forest academy, the striker truly announced himself at West Ham United after a £500,000 transfer. His blend of sheer physical power and surprising speed made him a nightmare for defenders, especially during the 2005-06 season. That year, he formed a devastating partnership with Bobby Zamora and scored crucial goals in West Ham's fairytale journey to the FA Cup Final, including a memorable semi-final winner. Though his time at the very top was relatively brief, his contributions at Upton Park secured his place in the hearts of Hammers fans as a symbol of a thrilling, against-the-odds era.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Marlon was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marlon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Marlon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
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 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was West Ham United's top scorer in the 2004-05 season with 17 goals across all competitions.
- Scored the winning goal against Middlesbrough in the 2006 FA Cup semi-final, sending West Ham to the final.
- Played in the Premier League for West Ham and later had spells with Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Scored over 100 career league goals across his time in English football.
Did You Know?
He scored a hat-trick within the first 11 minutes of a match for Nottingham Forest against Stoke City in 2003.
After retiring, he became a co-owner and occasional player for non-league club Nuneaton Borough.
He appeared as a contestant on the UK reality TV show 'The Games' in 2005.
“When I hit that volley against Ipswich, the whole ground just erupted.”
