What is "lineker"

Lineker is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It referred to someone who had an area of land (acre) for growing lin (flax).

Lineker may refer to:

• Danielle Lineker (born 1979), Welsh model, wife of Gary Lineker
• Gary Lineker (born 1960), former English footballer, husband of Danielle Lineker
• John Lineker (born 1990), Brazilian mixed martial artist
• Matt Lineker (born 1985), English cricketer