John Carew

John Alieu Carew (Norwegian pronunciation: [jɔn ˈkɑːrev]; born 5 September 1979 in Lørenskog) is a retired Norwegian football player. He played for Aston Villa in the Premier League, wearing the number 10 shirt. He was named Norwegian Footballer of the Year. In season 2007/08, he was the top scorer of the Aston Villa with 13 goals. He played for Valencia at Adeccoligaen and Tippeligaen. He moved to Rosenborg in 1999 and scored 29 goals in the next season. He played also with Valencia, Roma, Beşiktaş, Olympique Lyonnais.

John Carew

Carew in 2008
Personal information
Full name	John Alieu Carew
Date of birth	(1979-09-05) 5 September 1979
Place of birth	Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Position(s)	Striker
Club information
Current team	Aston Villa
Number	10
Youth career
1995–1997	Lørenskog
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1997–1999	Vålerenga	43	(19)
1999–2000	Rosenborg	17	(19)
2000–2004	Valencia	84	(20)
2003–2004	→ Roma (loan)	20	(6)
2004–2005	Beşiktaş	24	(13)
2005–2007	Lyon	35	(9)
2007–2011	Aston Villa	113	(37)
2011	→ Stoke City (loan)	10	(1)
2011–2012	West Ham United	19	(2)
Total		365	(126)
National team
1995	Norway U15	7	(5)
1996	Norway U16	2	(2)
1996–1997	Norway U17	3	(1)
1997	Norway U18	5	(5)
1997–2000	Norway U21	24	(8)
1998–2011	Norway	91	(24)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only