Troy Deeney
Transform team culture with Troy Deeney, speaker, anti-racism campaigner and football broadcaster. Troy works with organisations to drive diversity inclusion, resilience building and authentic leadership, delivering powerful insights from his Premier League career and Channel 4 documentary work.
London, United Kingdom
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Troy has had a notable playing career, having captained both Watford and Birmingham City in the Premier League and the Championship, and coached Forest Green Rovers. Over his career, he has made more than 500 professional appearances and scored over 160 goals. He holds the record as Watford FC's all-time leading Premier League goal scorer, a title he earned during his time at the club from 2010 to 2021.
Growing up in a difficult environment, Troy’s early years were marked by personal struggles and setbacks. Despite these challenges, he forged a successful career in professional football, overcoming adversity to become a prominent figure in the Premier League. Along the way, he faced controversy and took steps to improve himself, sharing this journey in his book, "Redemption: My Story". Through this, he offers a powerful example of resilience and personal growth.
In addition to his football career, Troy is becoming a familiar face in sports broadcasting. He regularly appears as a pundit on Sky Sports EFL fixtures and co-hosts the BBC Sounds programme 'Football Firsts' alongside Jermain Defoe. Troy is also a frequent guest on TalkSport’s Monday Morning Breakfast Show, where he engages with hosts Laura Woods and Ally McCoist.
In 2022, he presented the Channel 4 documentary "Troy Deeney: Where’s My History?" In this project, he advocated for the inclusion of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic histories in the UK school curriculum. He brings a unique perspective to his work in sports media, drawing on years of experience in English football and a reputation for speaking openly about critical issues affecting athletes and communities alike.
Today, Troy is also an active voice against racism, using his platform to speak on topics of equality, mental health, and social justice. His commitment to these causes and his experience on the pitch make his insights particularly relevant in today’s sports landscape.
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