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My Take
Frank Stapleton represents the kind of grounded, hard-working footballer I deeply respect. A striker from Dublin who led the line for both Arsenal and Manchester United, he also became a cornerstone of the Republic of Ireland's national side, shouldering the hopes of a country. At 183 cm he was the willing, physical number nine who threw himself into every box. What I find especially admirable is that he did not vanish after retirement; he went on to manage at Bradford City and MLS side New England Revolution, passing his hard-earned knowledge to the next generation. A life given wholly to the game, lived first as a player and then as a teacher, earns a quiet tip of my hat.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Stapleton
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ステープルトン
- Reading
- ふらんく・すてーぷるとん
- Born
- July 10, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Stapleton born?
Born July 10, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Frank Stapleton from?
Frank Stapleton is from Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
What does Frank Stapleton do?
Frank Stapleton works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Frank Stapleton?
Frank Stapleton is 183 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.