About Steve Penney
Born 1964. Steve Penney is a British association football player.
Steven Alexander Penney (born 6 January 1964) is a Northern Ireland former international footballer who played as a right winger.
Penney started his career with hometown Ballymena United, before moving to England with Brighton & Hove Albion in 1983. Penney spent 8 seasons playing for Brighton in the second and third tier of English football before a single season cameo with Heart of Midlothian in 1991–92. After a similarly short spell with Burnley, a serious knee injury forced him into early retirement.
He was capped 17 times by Northern Ireland, earning selection for the 1986 World Cup squad in Mexico.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Steve Penney?
Northern Irish footballer
When was Steve Penney born?
Steve Penney was born on 6 January 1964 in Ballymena.
What is Steve Penney's occupation?
Steve Penney is an association football player.
What nationality is Steve Penney?
Steve Penney is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve Penney (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Penney. https://biography.guide/steve-penney-association-football-player/
MLA: "Steve Penney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-penney-association-football-player/.
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