Ex-England defender Caulker posts about unemployment on LinkedIn

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 10:44 · Archive

Former England defender Steven Caulker has posted about his unemployment on LinkedIn after leaving his assistant manager role.

Former England defender Steven Caulker, 34, posted on LinkedIn about the stress of unemployment after leaving his role as assistant manager at Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor in September. Caulker retired from professional football in 2025 after a 16-year playing career that included more than 400 appearances for various clubs and one cap for England in 2012. He has since pursued coaching.

In his LinkedIn post, Caulker described the emotional toll of joblessness. 'Being unemployed is stressful,' he wrote. 'Applying for jobs for which I have all the qualifications yet am unable to get even an interview hurts, but that does not mean I should panic.' He cited Walt Disney's experience of rejection, saying rejection is part of most people's stories. Caulker emphasised that he turns down jobs not aligned with his goals and highlighted the importance of maintaining routine and composure.

The Mirror reports that just two days after posting, Caulker received 49 offers, including three potential job opportunities. The former Tottenham and QPR defender remains committed to finding the right role despite the challenging period.

How it is being reported

• Ex-Liverpool and Tottenham star Steven Caulker reveals 49 offers after sad LinkedIn postSteven Caulker, the ex-Liverpool and Tottenham defender, has issued an update on his search for work after releasing an emotional LinkedIn post on SundayMirror Sport · 20 Oct, 10:24
• Former England footballer Steven Caulker pleads for work on LinkedIn as he says he's now stuck unemployed and 'can't even get an interview'Caulker spent eights months as Turkish club Konyaspor Kulubu Dernegi's assistant manager until his exit in September, but now he is struggling in his search for a new opportunity.Daily Mail Sport · 19 Oct, 13:56

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