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My Take
Alex McLeish is a fascinating case of a player who arguably grew into an even bigger figure as a manager. As a towering Aberdeen defender during their 1980s heyday, with nearly 500 appearances and 77 Scotland caps, he embodied old-school defensive grit. What interests me more is how that resilience translated into the dugout, delivering two titles and five cups at Rangers in just five seasons. Defenders often make shrewd managers precisely because they read structure and patience so well, and McLeish seems a perfect example. A self-made figure who eventually led his national side, he commands real respect in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex McLeish
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・マクリーシュ
- Reading
- あれっくす・まくりーしゅ
- Born
- January 21, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Barrhead High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex McLeish born?
Born January 21, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Alex McLeish from?
Alex McLeish is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Alex McLeish do?
Alex McLeish works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Alex McLeish?
Alex McLeish is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.