Age, Biography and Wiki
Jon Champion (Jonathan Martin Champion) was born on 23 May, 1965 in Harrogate, England, is a British sports commentator. Discover Jon Champion'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 58 years old?
| Popular As |
Jonathan Martin Champion |
| Occupation |
Journalist Sports commentator |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
23 May 1965 |
| Birthday |
23 May |
| Birthplace |
Harrogate, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Journalist with the age 58 years old group.
Jon Champion Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Jon Champion height is 6′ 3″ .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6′ 3″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jon Champion Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jon Champion worth at the age of 58 years old? Jon Champion’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jon Champion's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
Jon Champion Social Network
Timeline
Jonathan Martin Champion (born 23 May 1965) is a British sports commentator currently working as an association football commentator for ESPN and NBC Sports.
Champion is a well-established and experienced commentator who has also worked for the BBC and ITV over the last 20 years.
Champion currently covers the FA Cup for ESPN and the Premier League for NBC Sports.
Jonathan Martin Champion was born on 23 May 1965 in Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire.
Champion joined BBC Sport in the late 1980s and worked as a football commentator on BBC Radio Five Live between 1992 and 1996.
During this time, Champion commentated on the 1994 and 1996 First Division play-off Finals, and the 1996 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Ajax.
His fellow commentator on that evening was future ITV colleague Peter Drury.
In 1995, an opportunity arose to further Champion's career at the BBC.
John Motson took a three-month break from his role as a commentator on Match of the Day, allowing Champion to be drafted in to cover.
Champion spent the whole of the 1995–1996 season combining his Five Live duties with appearances as a commentator on Match of the Day.
He was successful enough to move across to TV permanently the following season, after Clive Tyldesley left the BBC and rejoined ITV.
Champion spent five seasons between 1996 and 2001 as a full-time member of the BBC's commentary team, covering edited highlights of the Premier League and the FA Cup, in addition to occasional matches from the UEFA Cup.
At the 1998 World Cup, Champion commentated on highlights of England's 2nd Round exit at the hands of Argentina.
He also commentated on rugby league Challenge Cup games on BBC television, typically taking the televised Sunday game of each round with Ray French commentating on the Saturday game.
In the summer of 2000, ITV surprised the BBC with a successful bid for Premier League highlights.
This kicked in from 2001 and left the BBC without any regular week-by-week football.
Champion therefore moved to join ITV in 2001, and was a regular part of ITV's commentary team for the Premier League, League Cup, Football League, and the UEFA Champions League.
In 2007, ambitious new-boys Setanta Sports UK signed up Champion as their lead FA Premier League play-by-play announcer.
Champion remained contracted to ITV but was loaned out to Setanta.
For two seasons, he thus managed to combine his ITV duties with 'live' matches on Setanta.
During the 2008–09 season, Champion was increasingly heard more on Setanta who had also secured rights to the FA Cup.
Champion was the commentator for the first time in the Pro Evolution Soccer series from Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 to Pro Evolution Soccer 2015.
He worked alongside analyst and former Irish international Mark Lawrenson from Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 to Pro Evolution Soccer 2010.
In May 2009, Champion commentated on his first FA Cup Final.
Within a month, Setanta had gone into administration and were forced to relinquish their football rights.
These were scooped up by the Disney-owned sports broadcaster ESPN, who rapidly established a brand new sports channel ESPN UK for the U.K. and Ireland and starting broadcasting Premier League football in August 2009.
Champion was the natural choice as their lead play-by-play commentator and moved across from ITV permanently.
He also commentates on the Europa League and the FA Cup in addition to being ESPN's lead Premier League commentator.
He was loaned back to ITV for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, usually working alongside his ESPN colleague Craig Burley.
On 14 May 2011, he commentated the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Stoke City with Chris Waddle.
From Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 to Pro Evolution Soccer 2015, he worked together with analyst from ITV, Jim Beglin.
He then was loaned back to ESPN for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016 alongside former Arsenal player Stewart Robson.
Champion now part-time commentates for USMNT friendlies alongside Kasey Keller when lead commentator Ian Darke is not available.
He returned to ITV Sport for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, where he paired with Ally McCoist.
The duo was one of the broadcast teams of commentators for Prime Video Sport's UK Premier League coverage.
From 2019 to 2022 MLS seasons, Champion was named MLS on ESPN and USMNT lead play-by-play commentator and UEFA Euro 2020 #2 play-by-play announcer alongside lead color commentator Taylor Twellman.
After ESPN/ABC lost MLS rights, he is their lead announcer for ESPN's coverage of the FA Cup and EFL Cup working alongside Stewart Robson or Danny Higginbotham.
Champion joined NBC Sports on July 11, 2023 to commentate the Premier League for Sunday matches.
He will continue his work for ESPN/ABC.
