Joe Allen

Joe Allen is a Welsh professional football player who plays as a midfielder. He is a part of the Welsh national team and EFL Championship club Swansea City. He is a highly talented player with over 20 years of playing experience. 

Hailing from the suburbs of Carmarthen, Wales, Joe Allen was born in 1990. He celebrates his birthday on the 14th of March every year. Likewise, he goes by the birth name of Joseph Michael Allen.

Who is Joe Allen Married to? (Wife and Children)

Allen is a happily married man and lives happily with his wife, Lacey-Jo Hughes. The loving couple walked down the wedding aisle in 2014 in the presence of their family and close ones. 

From their marriage, the couple is blessed with a son named Alfie Allen. The family of three relishes every moment they spend with each other. They currently live happily in their Chester, U.K. residence.

Unfortunately, there are few details about Joe's marital life or his wife and son, as the footballer likes to keep those details private. The other big reason behind the lack of information is Joe's zero social media presence. The Welsh footballer is disconnected from the social world and isn't available on social media platforms.

Nonetheless, the one thing known is that Joe's wife, Lacey, is involved in animal welfare. Due to his wife's influence, Joe has been adopting hens to save them after they can no longer lay eggs.

Joe Allen's Salary, Net Worth, and Properties

The Welsh footballer Allen has had an illustrious career in the field of football. His excellent performance has directly influenced his career earnings, too. So, Allen enjoys a massive net worth of around $10 million. Allen earns £12,000 in a week and £624,000 in a year while playing for his current club, EFL Championship club Swansea City. 

In the 2020-21 season, he earned £50,000 weekly and £2,600,000 yearly. As he makes such a healthy amount, it must be sure that he has invested in some field, such as in buying actual states (houses, properties, farms, etc.) or in vehicles like cars or motorbikes. Sadly, those details are yet to be disclosed.

Moreover, with such fantastic career earnings, his net worth must be in the millions. Allen has a market value of €1 million, while the highest value was €18 million, recorded on January 2, 2018.

Club Career Details

Allen started playing professional football in 1997 after joining the youth academy of a local club, Tenby. In 2000, he joined the youth academy of Swansea City and began playing for Swansea's different age group teams. Seven years later, he was finally called to play for the first team.

After spending a season with the first team, he was sent on loan to Wrexham. Upon his arrival at Swansea in 2009, he was once again playing for the club. However, time got difficult for him due to injuries. Nonetheless, he recovered back and continued to give his best.

In 2012, he was signed by Liverpool F.C. for a long time in a transfer deal worth £15 million. He played for Liverpool from 2012 to 2016 and appeared in 132 games. During his time there, he became part of two Finals; the 2015-16 Football League Cup and the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League. In both of the finals, Liverpool was the runner-up.

In July 2016, Joe signed a long-term contract with Stoke City, with a transfer fee worth £13 million. After making 212 game appearances and scoring 18 goals for the team, he signed a deal with EFL Championship club Swansea City and has been playing for the team. 

National Team Career

Joe Allen received the first call to play for Wales in 2005. From 2005 to 2006, he played ten games for the Wales U-17 National team. Between 2006 and 2007, he played four games for the Wales U-19 National team. Likewise, he also played for the Wales U-21 National team.

In 2009, he finally got called to play for the Wales National team (senior). Since then, he has been a vital player for the Wales team. He was an essential player for Wales during the UEFA Euro 2016, helping the nation reach the semi-finals.

To this date, he has earned more than 70 caps playing for his nation. Furthermore, he was also included in the Great Britain team at the 2012 Olympics. In addition, Allen is in the national team of Wales, playing in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Family and Education

Allen's father's name is Steve, and his mother's name is Jane. While his mother is a nurse, his father is a dentist. Apart from his parents, he has three siblings: Kate, Harry, and Amy. He has a good bond with all of his family members.

As for his education, he initially attended Narberth Primary School before enrolling at Ysgol y Preseli, a bilingual school in Pembrokeshire.