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Troy Deeney
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Diversity and Inclusion
Transform team culture with Troy Deeney, speaker, anti-racism campaigner and football broadcaster. Troy works with organisations to drive diversity inclusion, resilience building and authentic leadership, delivering powerful insights from his Premier League career and Channel 4 documentary work.
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Troy Deeney is a professional footballer, coach, broadcaster, and anti-racism campaigner known for his insightful commentary and candid approach to the challenges faced within the sport.
Troy has had a notable playing career, having captained both Watford and Birmingham City in the Premier League and the Championship, and coached Forest Green Rovers. Over his career, he has made more than 500 professional appearances and scored over 160 goals. He holds the record as Watford FC's all-time leading Premier League goal scorer, a title he earned during his time at the club from 2010 to 2021.
Growing up in a difficult environment, Troy’s early years were marked by personal struggles and setbacks. Despite these challenges, he forged a successful career in professional football, overcoming adversity to become a prominent figure in the Premier League. Along the way, he faced controversy and took steps to improve himself, sharing this journey in his book, "Redemption: My Story". Through this, he offers a powerful example of resilience and personal growth.
In addition to his football career, Troy is becoming a familiar face in sports broadcasting. He regularly appears as a pundit on Sky Sports EFL fixtures and co-hosts the BBC Sounds programme 'Football Firsts' alongside Jermain Defoe. Troy is also a frequent guest on TalkSport’s Monday Morning Breakfast Show, where he engages with hosts Laura Woods and Ally McCoist.
In 2022, he presented the Channel 4 documentary "Troy Deeney: Where’s My History?" In this project, he advocated for the inclusion of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic histories in the UK school curriculum. He brings a unique perspective to his work in sports media, drawing on years of experience in English football and a reputation for speaking openly about critical issues affecting athletes and communities alike.
Today, Troy is also an active voice against racism, using his platform to speak on topics of equality, mental health, and social justice. His commitment to these causes and his experience on the pitch make his insights particularly relevant in today’s sports landscape.
Book Troy Deeney to inspire your team with his unique insights on leadership, resilience, and diversity. His journey from player to coach and broadcaster offers invaluable lessons in teamwork and overcoming challenges. Engage your audience with his compelling storytelling and passion for change in sports and education.
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Troy Deeney draws on his autobiography, Redemption: My Story, and his lived experience of adversity in professional football to frame talks around resilience and personal growth, grounding broader points about equality and mental health in specific episodes from his career.
Troy Deeney speaks on resilience, diversity and inclusion, mental health, social justice, and the realities of professional football. He holds the record as Watford FC's all-time leading Premier League goal scorer, with over 500 professional appearances across his playing career, and is a regular pundit on Sky Sports and BBC Sounds, as well as having presented the Channel 4 documentary "Troy Deeney: Where's My History?" in 2022.
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