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My Take
Chris Smalling is a centre-back I have always rated for grit over glamour. Standing at 194 cm, he came up through Millwall's academy and non-League Maidstone before earning a move that took him to Manchester United and 31 England caps. What interests me most is his second act: rather than coasting, he found new life abroad and now plays in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Fayha. That willingness to keep adapting, to chase football wherever it leads, speaks to a professional who refuses to fade quietly. He is a defender's defender, and I have a soft spot for that breed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Smalling
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・スモーリング
- Reading
- くりす・すもーりんぐ
- Born
- November 22, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Greenwich, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 194 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Smalling born?
Born November 22, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Chris Smalling from?
Chris Smalling is from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
What does Chris Smalling do?
Chris Smalling works as association football player.
How tall is Chris Smalling?
Chris Smalling is 194 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.