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My Take
Brad Friedel earns my deep respect for one quality above all: longevity. Standing 188 cm in the American goal, he made 84 appearances and reached three World Cups, but what truly amazes me is how he kept performing at the highest level deep into his thirties in the Premier League. Goalkeeping rewards patience and composure, and Friedel had both in abundance, a Taurus stubbornness that translated into reliability week after week. Now coaching the next generation, he's perfectly placed to pass on that mentality. To me he's proof that discipline and durability can be just as thrilling as raw flair.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brad Friedel
- Name (Japanese)
- ブラッド・フリーデル
- Reading
- ぶらっど・ふりーでる
- Born
- May 18, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Lakewood, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bay High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Brad Friedel born?
Born May 18, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Brad Friedel from?
Brad Friedel is from Lakewood, Ohio, United States.
What does Brad Friedel do?
Brad Friedel works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Brad Friedel?
Brad Friedel is 188 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.