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Theo Walcott
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Theo James Walcott (born 16 March 1989 in Stanmore, London) is an English footballer who currently plays for Arsenal FC, having signed there from Southampton on 20 January 2006.
Childhood
Walcott grew up in the small village of Compton near Newbury. His first 11 a side game came when he was staying at a schoolfriend's house and was asked if he could play for his team, Steventon boys', as they were a player short.[citation needed] He then played for his local side AFC Newbury. His most memorable game there was in 2000, when Newbury's Under-11 side beat Down Grange Albion 4-2 in the Peter Houseman League Cup Final. Walcott scored more than 100 goals (including mini tournament) in his one and only season for Newbury, before leaving there for Swindon Town. He ... more Theo Walcott biography
Full name: Theo James Walcott
Date of birth: March 16, 1989
Place of birth: London, England
Height: 1.7 m
Nickname: The Newbury Express
Position: Winger, Striker
2004-2006: Southampton - 21 (4)
2006-present: Arsenal - 15 (0)
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