Scott Matthew Parker (born 13 October 1980) is an English footballer who plays for West Ham United and the England national team. He is the FWA Footballer of the Year for the 2010--11 season. He has represented England at every level from under-16 to senior. Uniquely, he won his first four England caps while playing for four different clubs. He is known as a tough tackling central midfielder who likes to get forward.