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Chris Kirkland is listed as an association football player and association football coach. Born on May 2, 1981, Chris Kirkland is from Barwell, United Kingdom. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Henley College, Coventry. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Goalkeeping is a thankless trade, and Chris Kirkland's career reads like a meditation on resilience. Once hailed as one of England's brightest young keepers at Coventry City, the 6 ft 6 in shot-stopper from Barwell strung together an 18-year run of 321 appearances despite the injuries that quietly haunt so many keepers. He earned just one England cap in 2006, which sounds slight, but I read it differently: longevity at the top demands a kind of stubborn nerve most players never develop. His shift into coaching feels like the natural extension of a man who spent two decades thinking under pressure.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Kirkland
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・カークランド
- Reading
- くりす・かーくらんど
- Born
- May 2, 1981 (age 45)
- Origin
- Barwell, United Kingdom
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Henley College, Coventry
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Chris Kirkland born?
Chris Kirkland was born on May 2, 1981 and is 45 years old.
Where is Chris Kirkland from?
Chris Kirkland is from Barwell, United Kingdom.
What does Chris Kirkland do?
Chris Kirkland works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Chris Kirkland?
Chris Kirkland is 191 cm tall.
Where did Chris Kirkland study?
Chris Kirkland attended Henley College, Coventry.
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