Jermaine Jenas is a renowned television pundit and former professional football player, whose illustrious career has spanned over a decade. Throughout his professional tenure, he has made an impressive 340 league appearances for five different clubs in the United Kingdom.
Notably, Jermaine has also represented England on the international stage, making 21 appearances and scoring a solitary goal in a friendly match against Switzerland in 2008.
In addition to his playing career, Jermaine has also established himself as a respected television pundit, making his debut in 2005 as a guest on the popular BBC program Match of the Day. Over the years, he has become a regular fixture on British television, appearing on a range of shows including Match of the Day, Football Focus, Match of the Day 2, Final Score, and Match of the Day 3.
In 2014, Jermaine made the permanent transition into television, effectively bringing his playing career to a close, although he would not formally announce his retirement until 2016. He has since become a prominent figure on ITV's coverage of the Europa League, and has signed a contract with the BBC to join their punditry team.
In 2016, Jermaine was one of the key pundits covering Match of the Day: Euro 2016, providing expert analysis and commentary on four live games and three highlights shows.
In addition to his work on football, Jermaine has also made appearances on a range of other television programs, including A Question of Sport, Would I Lie to You?, and The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. He has also participated in Channel 4's reality TV series Time Crashers and was featured in the documentary Is Football Racist?
Furthermore, Jermaine has also made a cameo appearance in the football-themed film Goal! III. With his extensive experience in both football and television, Jermaine Jenas has established himself as a respected and authoritative voice in the world of sports broadcasting.