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My Take
Chris Waddle, to me, is glory and heartbreak rolled into one. That gliding, unpredictable dribble made him a star at Tottenham and Marseille, a winger nobody could read. But he's also forever the man who skied his penalty in the 1990 World Cup semi-final shootout. I can barely imagine carrying a miss on that stage, yet he's stayed beloved in the game ever since, which says everything about the man and the player. Now he commentates with that dry, easy delivery I genuinely enjoy. Triumph and failure, both fully owned, make for a character with real flavor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Waddle
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・ワドル
- Reading
- くりす・わどる
- Born
- December 14, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Felling, United Kingdom
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / sports commentator
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Waddle born?
Born December 14, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Chris Waddle from?
Chris Waddle is from Felling, United Kingdom.
What does Chris Waddle do?
Chris Waddle works as association football player, association football coach, sports commentator.
How tall is Chris Waddle?
Chris Waddle 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.