Troy Deeney is an English footballer and former player-manager, best known for his time as Watford's captain. Born on June 29, 1988, he began his professional career with Walsall before joining Watford in 2010. Deeney played a pivotal role in the club’s promotion to the Premier League in the 2014–15 season and remained a key figure for over a decade, making more than 400 appearances. After leaving Watford in 2021, he spent two seasons with Birmingham City before joining Forest Green Rovers as a player-coach in 2023. He was appointed manager later that year but was dismissed in January 2024.