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My Take
What strikes me about Chris Woods is the quiet durability of his career. A goalkeeper who manned the net for Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and a string of English clubs across decades, he was never the flashy star up front but the steady last line of defense. I admire that he transitioned so naturally into coaching, now shaping young keepers for Scotland. That, to me, is the mark of a true professional: someone who not only mastered the loneliest position on the pitch but cared enough to pass that hard-won composure on. There is real dignity in a guardian who spends his second act teaching others how to keep the door shut.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Woods
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・ウッズ
- Reading
- くりす・うっず
- Born
- November 14, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / goalkeeper coach / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Woods born?
Born November 14, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Chris Woods from?
Chris Woods is from Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.
What does Chris Woods do?
Chris Woods works as association football player, goalkeeper coach, association football coach.
How tall is Chris Woods?
Chris Woods 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.