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Michael James Owen (born 14 December 1979, in Chester, England ) is an English football player and current captain of Newcastle United . He previously played for Liverpool (1996–2004) and Real Madrid C.F. (2004–05). He plays as a striker and has enjoyed a hugely successful and high-profile career at both club and international level and was the Ballon d'Or winner in 2001. Owen is currently England's fourth highest scorer of all time, scoring his 39th and 40th goal on his 85th cap, and is England's leading competitive goalscorer with 26 goals. Owen was selected by Pelé as one of the FIFA 125 greatest living players in 2004. He is known for his precise finishing and predatory instincts around goal.