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My Take
What grabs me about Eric Lichaj isn't a glittering trophy cabinet but the grit of an Illinois kid who spent his prime in the trenches of English football, holding down a spot at Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Hull City. American defenders surviving that grind earn my respect every time. I find it telling that he's now coaching FC Cincinnati's U16s, because players forged by hard apprenticeships abroad tend to make the most honest mentors. Lichaj strikes me as the unglamorous, dependable type who knows exactly what he wants to pass on to the next generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Lichaj
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・リーハイ
- Reading
- えりっく・りーはい
- Born
- November 17, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Lichaj born?
Born November 17, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Eric Lichaj from?
Eric Lichaj is from Downers Grove, Illinois, United States.
What does Eric Lichaj do?
Eric Lichaj works as association football player.
How tall is Eric Lichaj?
Eric Lichaj is 180 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.