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Born on June 10, 1966 in Chadderton, United Kingdom, David Platt is an association football player, journalist and association football coach. That puts David Platt at 60 years old in 2026. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
What draws me to David Platt is the arc of a player who started as a Manchester United apprentice, was let go, and rebuilt himself at Crewe Alexandra into a goal-scoring midfielder worth taking seriously. That kind of quiet reinvention impresses me more than raw talent ever does. Born in 1966 in Chadderton, he later spread himself across coaching, journalism, and commentary, which tells me he genuinely loves the game beyond playing it. I respect figures who stay close to their craft after the cheering stops. Platt strikes me as the dependable professional whose value you only fully appreciate in hindsight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Platt
- Name (Japanese)
- デビッド・プラット
- Reading
- でびっど・ぷらっと
- Born
- June 10, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Chadderton, United Kingdom
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / journalist / association football coach / sports commentator
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 David Platt born?
Born June 10, 1966 (age 60).
Where is David Platt from?
David Platt is from Chadderton, United Kingdom.
What does David Platt do?
David Platt works as association football player, journalist, association football coach, sports commentator.
How tall is David Platt?
David Platt is 180 cm.
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