Lineker

Lineker is a surname of English origin. The precise etymology is not definitively established in widely cited sources; as with many English surnames, it may derive from place names, personal names, or descriptive terms from the Middle Ages. The surname is relatively uncommon and is most often found in the United Kingdom, with smaller frequencies in other English-speaking countries due to migration and diaspora.

Gary Lineker (born 1960) is the most prominent bearer of the name. He is a former professional footballer who played as a forward for England and for multiple English clubs, and later became a broadcaster and television presenter. Lineker is widely associated with football coverage on the BBC, including the Match of the Day program and World Cup broadcasts, as well as other media work.