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My Take
What strikes me about Chris Coleman is the full-circle arc of his story. A Welsh defender who broke through at his hometown club Swansea before the Premier League years at Crystal Palace, he then carved out a second life in the dugout. Standing 188cm and decorated with an OBE, he clearly earned respect on both sides of the white line. I'm most drawn to the coaching chapter, because management demands a different nerve than playing ever does. The leap from holding a back line together to holding a whole squad together is one I always find fascinating, and Coleman made it look natural.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Coleman
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・コールマン
- Reading
- くりす・こーるまん
- Born
- June 10, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / sports commentator
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Coleman born?
Born June 10, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Chris Coleman from?
Chris Coleman is from Swansea, United Kingdom.
What does Chris Coleman do?
Chris Coleman works as association football player, association football coach, sports commentator.
How tall is Chris Coleman?
Chris Coleman is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.