Frank Lampard Biography
Frank Lampard is a quality English player with the ability to make both spectacular shots and passes. He is a key midfielder both for Chelsea FC and for the English international team.
Childhood
Frank Lampard was born on 20 June 1978. He attended Brentwood School from 1989-1994. He was a bright child at school as he achieved eleven GCSE's* and an A+ in Latin.
*GCSE: General Certificate of Secondary Education
His father, Frank Sr., played for West Ham and was assistant manager when Frank signed for them. His mother died of pneumonia in 2008.
West Ham
Frank Lampard signed for West Ham in 1994 as an apprentice while his father was still the assistant manager. He then went on loan to Swansea City and appeared nine times for them before returning to West Ham during the January transfer window.
After West Ham parted ways with manager Harry Redknapp and the assistant manager, Frank Sr. (Frank's father), Lampard left as Chelsea signed him for a fee of £11 million.
Chelsea
In Lampard's first season with Chelsea, he impressed the management quickly and played in every match that season.
The following season he reached double figures as he scored ten goals for the first time in his career.
In the season 2004/2005, Lampard played in all 38 games for the third consecutive season, this time scoring thirteen goals.
The following season, Lampard scored sixteen goals and was nominated for the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Player of the Year, finishing second behind Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho!
On August 15th Lampard signed a new five-year deal. He has been vice-captain at Chelsea since 2004. He is a true leader, and other members of the team look to him as his playing style is incredible.
Not only does he have a great engine to get up and down the field, he can also finish well. Lampard is Chelsea's second highest goal scorer of all time as he has played in 600 games, scoring 200 goals.
Frank Lampard has had a fantastic career. He has not been offered a new contract, however, and his agent said he will be leaving Chelsea at the end of the 2012/2013 season.
This is something that not only players are unhappy about, but the fans as well. Lampard is the fans' favorite. It is clear that Frank Lampard will be a great loss to Chelsea.
International Career
He has been influential also for his country England. He has captained the team many times and been to every international tournament that England qualifies for.
So far Frank Lampard has appeared for England 95 times, scoring 28 goals. He has been a key member of the squad as he puts everything he has into each game. He is a very passionate player.
