Who is Chris Powell?
Chris Powell is a former England international and seasoned football coach born on 8 September 1969 in Lambeth, England. He is well known for playing as a left back for clubs including Southend United, Derby County, Charlton Athletic, West Ham United, Watford, and Leicester City, earning five caps for England. In September 2025, Powell joined Walsall FC as an interim coach, stepping in for Gary Waddock, who was recovering from surgery.
How old is Chris Powell?
Chris was born on September 8, 1969, in Lambeth, London, making him 56 years old as of 2025. He always celebrates his birthday on September 8 every year, and his zodiac sign is Virgo.
Personal Information Summary
| Real Name | Christopher George Robin Powell |
| Gender Identity | Male (cisgender) |
| Date of Birth | September 8, 1969 |
| Age | 56 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Lambeth, London |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Black British |
| Net Worth | Estimated between £1 million and £5 million (based on coaching contracts, endorsements, and public appearances) |
| Occupation | Football coach, former professional player |
| Hometown | South London |
| Social Media | No verified public profiles; most media appearances are through club channels or interviews |
Early Life and Education
Chris Powell was born in Lambeth, South London, and grew up in a working-class environment. He attended Raynes Park High School in South London. He began his football journey playing for Epsom & Ewell’s youth team during the 1985–86 season, where he shared the pitch with future professional Matt Elliott. After school, Chris joined Crystal Palace as a trainee in December 1987, alongside Ian Wright. He, however, didn’t manage to make it to the first team, and he spent time on loan at Aldershot, where he made 11 appearances.
| Parent’s name | Father: Information yet to be updated Mother: Information yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Information yet to be updated |
Chris has not publicly shared detailed information about his parents or siblings. As of now, there are no verified sources that disclose their names or backgrounds.
Is Chris Powell Married?
Chris is married but has kept much of his personal life private. He occasionally references his family in interviews, especially when discussing the balance between football and personal life, but he does not publicly share detailed information about his spouse or children.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Partner | Information yet to be updated |
| Children | Information yet to be updated |
What does Chris Powell do to earn a living?
Chris earns a living through his work in professional football as a coach, manager, and football consultant.
Playing Career and Stats
Southend United
- Moved to Southend United on a free transfer in August 1990.
- Made 288 first-team appearances
- Was voted as the all-time cult hero in a BBC poll of Southend United supporters
Derby County
- Moved to Derby County in January 1996 for a fee of £750,000.
- Made 99 first-team appearances.
- Scored two goals; one against Everton in the league and the other against Southampton in the FA Cup.
- Won the Supporters’ Player of the Year award for the 1996–97 season.
- He was transferred to Charlton Athletic in June 1998 for a fee of £825,000.
Charlton Athletic
- He made 200 first-team appearances
- During the 2004–05 season, Powell was loaned to West Ham United
- During the summer of 2005, he returned to Charlton on a one-year contract.
- On 1 July 2006, he signed a one-year contract with Premiership newcomers Watford.
- In July 2007, Powell returned to Charlton for a third spell, primarily as a coach
- On May 4, 2008, he played his final match for Charlton, entering as a substitute in the closing five minutes of the season’s last game against Coventry. He marked the occasion by scoring his third-ever goal for the club, helping secure a 4–1 win.
Leicester City
- He joined Leicester City on a six-month contract on 23 August 2008.
- He made his debut against Fulham in Leicester’s League Cup second round
- On 5 January 2009, he signed a contract extension that would see him stay at the club until the end of the 2008–09 season.
- In July 2009, Powell signed a contract to be a player-coach at Leicester City.
- He then played his first league match on 26 January 2010, in a 1–0 defeat to Barnsley.
- He ended his playing career following the 2009–10 season, making his last appearance on March 27, 2010, in a match against his old team, Derby County.
| Clubs he has played for | Southend United Derby County Charlton Athletic West Ham United Watford Leicester City |
| Coaching Career | Leicester City – Was named caretaker manager in October 2010, with Mike Stowell of the Foxes after Sousa was sacked. England – Was appointed as a coach for the England national football team in September 2019. ADO Den Haag – Powell was appointed as assistant coach to Alan Pardew at ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands in December 2019 Tottenham Hotspur – He was appointed as head of coaching for the Tottenham Hotspur Academy in August 2020. On 20 April 2021, Powell was named as an interim assistant head coach at Tottenham alongside Nigel Gibbs In March 2023, it was revealed that Powell would leave his coaching position with the England national team to concentrate on his responsibilities at Tottenham Hotspur. Sheffield Wednesday – Powell was appointed as assistant coach to the newly appointed manager, Danny Röhl, in October 2023 Walsall – He joined their coaching team in 2025 on an interim basis. He is currently working as the coach for Walsall Football Club. |
Managerial Career Timeline
Charlton Athletic (2011–2014)
- Powell was appointed manager of Charlton Athletic on January 14, 2011.
- Led Charlton to win the League One title in the 2011–12 season
- Charlton Athletic was promoted to the Championship
- On 11 March 2014, Powell was sacked as manager of Charlton Athletic by owner Roland Duchâtelet.
Huddersfield Town (2014–2015)
- Powell was named the new manager of Huddersfield Town on September 3, 2014.
- On 4 November 2015, Chris Powell was sacked by Huddersfield Town, following a run of poor results.
Derby County (2016–2017)
- Powell was named the new assistant manager of Derby County on May 27, 2016.
- He then left Derby in March 2017 following the sacking of McClaren.
Southend United (2018–2019)
- Took over managing roles at Southend United on January 23, 2018.
- Helped stabilize the team in League One
- He was then sacked as manager of Southend United on 26 March 2019, after a difficult run of results.
Awards and Other Ventures
Chris Powell was awarded an MBE in 2024 in the King’s Birthday Honours list of 2024 for his outstanding service to football. The award acknowledges his nearly four-decade-long career as a player, manager, and coach, as well as his advocacy work. Occasionally, Powell served as chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association for the final five years of his playing career. Additionally, Powell was one of 50 ambassadors selected to support England’s campaign to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
How Tall is Chris Powell?
Chris is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, equaling 1.7 meters.
Chris Powell’s Net Worth
Powell’s net worth is estimated to range between £1 million and £5 million (based on coaching contracts, endorsements, and public appearances).
Social Media
Chris is not active on social media and doesn’t appear to have any verified public profiles. Most of his media appearances are through club channels or interviews.