Shaka Hislop is a retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was born on February 22, 1969, in England.
He played for various clubs throughout his career, including Newcastle United, West Ham United and Portsmouth.
Hislop also represented the England under-21 national team before going on to play for Trinidad and Tobago at the senior international level.
He had a successful career as a goalkeeper and made a total of 381 appearances in domestic league matches.
After retiring from professional football, Hislop transitioned into a career in media.
He appears as a pundit on ESPN FC, a daily global football news and highlights program; he is known for his insightful analysis and commentary on football matches.
Additionally, Hislop has been vocal about using football as a platform to drive social justice messages.
He believes that the sport can be a powerful tool for promoting positive change in society. Hislop encourages individuals to speak out and be a part of the movement for social justice.
In 2022, Hislop was awarded the Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. This recognition highlights his contributions to the sport and his impact on the community.
Shaka Hislop wife
Hislop and Desha have been married since 1995.
She is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, and works at Barrett Sotheby, a real estate company based in Boston.
They have been blessed with five children, Khazia, Maalana, Luka, Nia and Talia.
There is not much information available about Desha’s personal life beyond her profession and nationality.
Shaka Hislop collapsing incident
On July 23, 2023, Hislop collapsed on live TV ahead of the Soccer Champions League match between Real Madrid and AC Milan.
He collapsed on air before the match began.
The incident sparked immediate concern on the touchline as a couple of nearby workers rushed over to help.
The game was being played in around 30-degree heat.
Hislop was recovering after the incident and was said to be “OK” although the cause of the collapse is not yet known.
As of July 25, 2023, there have been no further updates on Hislop’s condition or the cause of the incident.
