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Andrew Surman is an association football player. Andrew Surman was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa on August 20, 1986. That works out to 40 years old in 2026. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Andrew Surman embodies the unglamorous professional I quietly root for. Born in Johannesburg, he carved out a 17-year career as a midfielder, racking up over 100 appearances for both Southampton and Bournemouth, plus stints at Wolves, Norwich, Walsall and MK Dons. I am less interested in headline stars than in the dependable engine-room players who keep a side ticking season after season. Longevity like his is its own form of talent. To me, surviving and contributing across so many English clubs speaks of discipline and footballing intelligence, and that durable, understated craft is exactly the sort of career I find genuinely admirable.
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- Name (English)
- Andrew Surman
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドリュー・サーマン
- Reading
- あんどりゅー・さーまん
- Born
- August 20, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Surman born?
Born August 20, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Andrew Surman from?
Andrew Surman is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Andrew Surman do?
Andrew Surman works as association football player.
How tall is Andrew Surman?
Andrew Surman is 178 cm.
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