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John Thompson (John Paul Thompson) was born on 12 October, 1981 in Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish footballer. Discover John Thompson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

Popular As John Paul Thompson
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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 12 October 1981
Birthday 12 October
Birthplace Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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John Thompson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, John Thompson height is 6ft 1in .

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Height 6ft 1in
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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John Thompson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Thompson worth at the age of 42 years old? John Thompson’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated John Thompson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1981

John Paul Thompson (born 12 October 1981) is an Irish former professional footballer.

He was a tough-tackling versatile defender, although he was equally comfortable in midfield.

He was a full Irish International who has also played for Nottingham Forest, Tranmere Rovers, Oldham Athletic, Notts County and Mansfield.

Born in Dublin, Thompson started his career playing for his local team River Valley Rangers.

At 14 years old, he joined top Dublin schoolboy club Home Farm.

While at the Dublin club he represented the Republic of Ireland Under-15 team on 15 occasions.

1998

He progressed to the Republic Under-16 team and won the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship in Scotland in 1998, playing right-back against Italy in the final.

2000

He signed for Nottingham Forest at the age of 17 and progressed through the Forest Youth Academy under the guidance of Paul Hart and captained the Nottingham Forest Under-19 team to the Premier Academy League Title in 2000.

It was a youth side which was also included Andy Reid, Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson.

2002

Thompson made his full debut for Nottingham Forest against Sheffield United in 2002 at Bramall Lane in a 0–0 draw, with a man of the match performance.

The following season, he made 25 appearances in a season where Forest narrowly missed out on the Premier League through the Championship Play-offs.

He went on to make over 150 appearances for Forest, scoring eight goals, under such managers as Joe Kinnear, Gary Megson and Colin Calderwood.

In his time at Forest he played with many top players such as Des Walker, Ricky Scimeca and David Johnson.

2003

He also made his full International debut for the Republic of Ireland national football team in November 2003 coming on a substitute against Canada at Lansdowne Road.

He had previously captained Republic of Ireland under-21 national football team under Don Givens.

He is one of only a few players to represent Ireland at every level.

2006

In 2006, Thompson joined Tranmere Rovers on loan and worked under Ronnie Moore where he made 14 appearances in two successful loan periods.

2007

In the summer of 2007 he joined Oldham Athletic but injuries limited his first team chances there and he made ten appearances before linking up with former Forest academy coach Ian McParland at Notts County in October 2008 on an initial loan deal.

2009

In January 2009, he signed permanently for Notts County, where he has also worked under coaches Hans Backe, Ian McParland and Steve Cotterill and former Director of Football Sven-Goran Eriksson.

He scored his first and second goal for Notts on 2 May 2009 against Wycombe Wanderers with two spectacular long range efforts.

Thompson was the Notts County club captain for two and a half years.

2010

On 27 April 2010, Notts County beat Darlington F.C. 5–0 to secure the Football League Two title, and promotion to Football League One.

As well as lifting the trophy as captain, Thompson also played a vital part in the Notts County's defence which kept 26 clean sheets out of 46 league games.

Thompson made 25 appearances for Notts County in the 2010/2011 season under manager Martin Allen.

2011

On 10 May 2011, Martin Allen announced that he would not be offering Thompson a new contract at the current time but invited him back to the club in pre-season to train with a possibility of earning a new deal.

Thompson chose not to return to the club.

Thompson was announced as Mansfield Town's latest signing in the early hours of 16 July 2011.

On 19 November 2011 he made his debut in the starting 11 against AFC Telford, the game ended 0–0 Thompson became another of the small band of players to have represented all three Nottinghamshire senior sides, five others being Trevor Christie, Darren Ward, Jason Lee, Colin Calderwood and Kieron Freeman.

2013

Thompson announced his retirement from football on 30 April 2013 due to the mental scars left from a serious facial injury he received during a pre-season friendly against Ilkeston F.C. in August 2011.

2014

As of 2014, he is a regular presenter on Notts TV's "The Boot Room", giving analysis on his former clubs Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Mansfield Town.

He graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in physiotherapy and now works as a sports physiotherapist for the National Health Service.