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Gareth Southgate was the manager of the England national team from 2016 to 2024
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The Three Lions boss decided to stand down after defeat in the 2024 European Championship final
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Southgate made 426 Premier League appearances during his playing career
The England manager job is an almost impossible task but Gareth Southgate did an excellent job during his eight-year tenure in charge of the Three Lions from 2016 to 2024.
He led England to two European Championship finals, as well as the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, defying football betting online odds in the process. But how much did Gareth Southgate earn as England manager and who will be his replacement?
Gareth Southgate has always been open and honest regarding the England manager role and he earned more than a pretty penny during his stint in the hotseat.
Without further ado, it's time to take an in-depth look at Gareth Southgate salary figures, how much Southgate is worth now and the former England manager’s life away from football.
Gareth Southgate Salary
The former England manager role was criminally underpaid in comparison to other football manager positions, with Southgate earning just £3 million per year as Three Lions boss.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta earns £8 million per year at Arsenal while Erik ten Hag is earning £11 million per season at Manchester United.
While you could argue that managing an international team is easier than the daily demands of being a club manager, Southgate was required to keep tabs on every England player.
Gareth Southgate Net Worth
According to 2024 figures, Gareth Southgate net worth is reported to be in the region of £15 million.
The former England manager has been involved in football for almost 30 years and Southgate has made a lucrative living from the sport, though his salary figures were some way beneath the top paid football managers.
Those names featuring in the next England manager odds and predictions will need to consider this when deciding whether to take the job or not...
In fact, Pep Guardiola earns an estimated £15 million per year, which has contributed to his vast net worth of around £30 million.
While betting odds suggested that Southgate wouldn’t make it at the top of football management, the former Middlesbrough defender silenced his critics and was a huge success during his time with England.
Gareth Southgate Wife
Southgate met Alison Bird when she was working in a local clothing boutique. According to reports, Southgate was attracted to her but waited over two years to ask her out!
Alison was living with a boyfriend at the time but dumped him for Gareth, a trainee player at Crystal Palace.
In July 1997, Gareth and Alison tied the knot in Crawley. The wedding date was deliberately planned for in between the World Cup and European Championship campaigns.
Alison Southgate is four years older than Gareth but the age gap has not affected their relationship, with the couple celebrating 25 years of marriage.
The couple have two children together: Mia and Flynn. Mia Southgate is a student at Edinburgh University while Flynn Southgate is a keen cricketer.
Gareth Southgate Penalty Miss
Southgate was a key figure for England at Euro 96, playing every minute of the tournament as the Three Lions advanced to the semi-finals stage.
Their semi-final with Germany finished in a stalemate and the match went to penalties, with that Southgate penalty miss now famous around the world.
Missing a spot-kick is never easy but the Euro 96 penalty miss haunted Southgate for years to come, though he did manage to rack up 57 England caps before his retirement.
England will be a popular pick in World Cup predictions in the coming years but Southgate will no longer have the opportunity to avenge that penalty miss by leading his country to silverware.
Who Did Gareth Southgate Play For?
While he never really had a major impact on betting odds on the biggest games, Southgate enjoyed a successful Premier League career as a player.
The England manager made 426 top flight appearances across 13 seasons in the league, with spells at Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough.
As a player he is perhaps best remembered for his impact at Aston Villa, helping the club to League Cup victory in 1995/96.
In 2004, Southgate became the first Middlesbrough captain in the club’s 128-year history to lift the League Cup after the north east side defeated Bolton Wanderers in the final.
Who Does Gareth Southgate Support?
Like most football managers, Southgate has not pledged his allegiance to any specific club but we can assume he has a special place in his heart for Crystal Palace.
Southgate joined the Eagles youth system before going on to make his professional debut for the club and he was central to Palace’s promotion to the Premier League.
Over the past few years, Southgate has been pictured at football matches at almost every Premier League stadium – with a specific focus on supporting the England players.
Gareth Southgate Book
The Gareth Southgate autobiography, ‘Anything Is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind And Follow Your Dreams’ was released in November 2020.
The Southgate book was a huge hit amongst football fans and in the wider sports media, with national newspapers praising the autobiography upon its release.
Readers praise Southgate for his honest and open approach, with one stating that the book was more about life lessons and mental attitude than football.
Could we see another chapter in the Gareth Southgate book following his retirement from the men's national team? Only time will tell – let’s see what the future holds…
Gareth Southgate Waistcoat
Fans who watched the 2018 World Cup will remember the Gareth Southgate waistcoat hype – fashion stores reported that sales of the clothing item went through the roof.
Marks & Spencer revealed that waistcoat sales had doubled due to Southgate’s attire and the spike was as a direct result of the England team’s success. Just imagine if the Three Lions had won the tournament…
*Credit for the main photo belongs to Alamy*
