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My Take
Alan Hansen is one of those rare figures who excelled twice over. As the elegant cornerstone of Liverpool's dominant defense, he hauled in eight league titles and three European Cups, and is rightly called one of the greatest defenders ever. But I'm equally drawn to his second act as a famously blunt BBC pundit, where his sharp footballing brain translated perfectly into analysis. Defenders are often overlooked in favor of goalscorers, yet Hansen proved that reading the game intelligently is its own art. His Hall of Fame induction feels entirely earned, and I respect how cleanly he bridged playing and broadcasting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Hansen
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ハンセン
- Reading
- あらん・はんせん
- Born
- June 13, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Alloa, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / journalist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Hansen born?
Born June 13, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Alan Hansen from?
Alan Hansen is from Alloa, United Kingdom.
What does Alan Hansen do?
Alan Hansen works as association football player, journalist.
How tall is Alan Hansen?
Alan Hansen is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.