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My Take
Alan Ball Jr. is one of those names that football romantics cherish but casual fans overlook, and I find that quietly tragic. At just 168 cm he was the engine of England's 1966 World Cup side, and scoring over 180 league goals across 22 years speaks to a relentlessness that style-obsessed eras undervalue. What impresses me most is his 15-year second act as a manager at clubs like Portsmouth and Manchester City. To me he embodies the unglamorous craftsman whose work ethic shaped a generation. His death at 61 felt far too soon for a man so deserving of his MBE.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Ball Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ボール・ジュニア
- Reading
- あらん・ぼーる・じゅにあ
- Born
- May 12, 1945 – April 25, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Farnworth, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Ball Jr. born?
May 12, 1945 – April 25, 2007.
Where is Alan Ball Jr. from?
Alan Ball Jr. is from Farnworth, United Kingdom.
What does Alan Ball Jr. do?
Alan Ball Jr. works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Alan Ball Jr.?
Alan Ball Jr. is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.