Jose Enrique

Jose Enrique is a revered former Premier League, La Liga and Champions League footballer, who has played for some of the most prominent teams in these leagues. A player who is adulated for his affable temperament, Jose is one of the most respected players of his time. He is now available to speak at events about his life during and after football, and other topics such as mental resilience and toughness.

Signing for Villarreal in 2006, Jose started his professional career in football. He then played for the Premier League club, Newcastle United. Performing excellently for them across his 26 Premier League appearances for the team, he was named Newcastle United Player of the Season in 2009-2010. In 2011, Jose signed with Liverpool - an association that lasted for 5 seasons. He was an integral part of the winning squad for Liverpool in the 2012 Football League Cup.

Jose played for Real Zaragoza, a Segunda Division Club, yet another league that he excelled in. In 2017, Jose had to make the pivotal decision to take a step back from playing professionally due to a persistent knee injury. Soon after he announced his retirement, Jose was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, called chordoma. After a year-long struggle that required him to exhibit an incredible level of mental resilience and positivity, Jose recovered.

Now a Pundit for Sky Sports, ITV and several international media outlets, Jose is an expert whose opinion is highly sought-after. He is also popular on the speaker circuit, sharing his story of resilience, unwavering spirit and positivity, along with stories of his prominent football career. Jose Enrique is an excellent choice to hire for your next event, book him today!