Football legend Alan Shearer is known for being a Newcastle icon but these days he’s more known as a dedicated family man, married to Lainya for nearly 34 years and dad to Chloe, 31, Hollie, 29, and 24-year-old Will.
However, Shearer’s kids are making quite the splash on Instagram, with his children drawing impressive followings—Will has amassed 16,000 followers, Chloe is on the cusp of reaching 20,000, and Hollie is leading the pack with an astonishing 82,000 followers.
Hollie recently accepted a marriage proposal from rugby union player Joe Marchant at the end of last year.
The England international, who represents Stade Francais, popped the question in Paris, setting a picturesque scene with the Eiffel Tower providing a romantic backdrop as Hollie flaunted her glittering diamond ring. Since going public with their romance in April 2022, the pair have made their home in Paris.
Shearer has noted, with a hint of humour, that following the start of the relationship, his daughter appears to show more enthusiasm for rugby than football. On social media, the Premier League’s top goal scorer quipped about Marchant: “I’m just glad it’s not a footballer.”
His eldest daughter, Chloe, is also taking cues from her dad’s sporting legacy, finding love with former rugby player Micky Young.
The 36-year-old experienced two stints at Newcastle Falcons before joining Gloucester for his final season last year. In a salute to Young’s career, the Newcastle Falcons declared they would mark his dedication to the sport with a testimonial year, featuring a special football dinner event with none other than Shearer himself.