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My Take
Clive Allen reads to me like a proper old-school goal poacher. Born in Stepney and playing for seven different London clubs, his career is practically a map of the capital. The 1986-87 season, when he swept both the PFA and Football Writers' Association player of the year awards, was the peak, and five England caps confirm the pedigree. I love that he stayed rooted in London while racking up goals, and the flirtation with American football suggests an athlete whose instincts ran deep. There is something honest and unglamorous about a pure striker, and I find that genuinely endearing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clive Allen
- Name (Japanese)
- クライヴ・アレン
- Reading
- くらいゔ・あれん
- Born
- May 20, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Stepney, United Kingdom
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / American football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Clive Allen born?
Born May 20, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Clive Allen from?
Clive Allen is from Stepney, United Kingdom.
What does Clive Allen do?
Clive Allen works as association football player, association football coach, American football player.
How tall is Clive Allen?
Clive Allen is 178 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.