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Danny Simpson, born on January 4, 1987 in Eccles, United Kingdom, is an association football player. Danny Simpson is 39 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
What I respect about Danny Simpson is the grind. Starting at a giant like Manchester United is a blessing and a burden, and rather than ride the bench he went out on loan after loan to Antwerp, Sunderland, Ipswich, Blackburn and Newcastle, earning his minutes the hard way. To me that journeyman path is more telling than any highlight reel. The Eccles-born right-back carved out a real career through persistence rather than hype, and I find that kind of quiet professionalism genuinely admirable. Footballers like him are the connective tissue that holds the English game together.
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- Name (English)
- Danny Simpson
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニー・シンプソン
- Reading
- だにー・しんぷそん
- Born
- January 4, 1987 (age 39)
- Origin
- Eccles, United Kingdom
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
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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 Danny Simpson born?
Danny Simpson was born on January 4, 1987 and is 39 years old.
Where is Danny Simpson from?
Danny Simpson is from Eccles, United Kingdom.
What does Danny Simpson do?
Danny Simpson works as association football player.
How tall is Danny Simpson?
Danny Simpson is 178 cm tall.
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