Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler has shared a personal health update with his fans, revealing he recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer from his face.
Social Media Post Shows Before and After
The football legend, now 50, took to Instagram to post a series of photographs showing a lump above his left eyebrow before the operation and the area after it was removed. Fowler used the platform to send a powerful message to his followers about the importance of vigilance.
The pre-operation images clearly showed the basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common form of skin cancer. In his caption, Fowler wrote: 'Before and after... been a few people lately saying the same things, any blemishes/spots look that unusual, get those babies checked.'
He provided a positive update on his prognosis, stating: 'Basal cell carcinoma, got it early, so all looks good thankfully.' He then added a light-hearted note about his current professional status, joking: 'Just need to get a club now.'
Flood of Support from Football World
The post quickly garnered over 12,000 likes and an outpouring of supportive comments from the sporting community. Former Liverpool teammates and colleagues were among those sending their best wishes.
Ex-Reds players Fabio Aurelio, Luis Garcia, and Mark Gonzalez all posted messages, as did former goalkeeping coach John Achterberg, who said: 'Good all is ok mate.' British tennis star Neal Skupski also joined the well-wishers.
Basal cell carcinomas typically appear as small, slow-growing, or scaly bumps. While they rarely spread to other parts of the body, they can cause significant damage to the surrounding skin if left untreated, making early detection crucial.
A Prolific Career On and Off the Pitch
Robbie Fowler is remembered as one of the most lethal strikers of the Premier League era. He made over 250 appearances for Liverpool across two separate spells, first joining the club in 1993 despite growing up as an Everton supporter.
During his initial eight-year stint at Anfield, he scored a remarkable 120 goals. His talent was recognised with the PFA Young Player of the Year award in both 1995 and 1996, a feat only matched by Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.
After leaving Liverpool, Fowler had spells at Leeds United and Manchester City before returning for the 2006-07 season. He also played for Cardiff City, Blackburn Rovers, and clubs in Australia and Thailand before retiring in 2012. Despite his domestic success, he earned only 26 caps for England, scoring seven goals.
Since hanging up his boots, Fowler has moved into punditry and is a regular analyst on TNT Sport's coverage of the Premier League and Champions League. His recent health revelation has shifted focus from his football insights to an important public health message, encouraging everyone to monitor their skin and seek medical advice for any unusual changes.
