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Born on December 5, 1979 in Larne, County Antrim, United Kingdom, Gareth McAuley is an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Gareth McAuley is 46 years old. Recorded honors include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Gareth McAuley is exactly my kind of defender. A towering 191 cm centre back who earned 80 caps for Northern Ireland and still managed nine goals is a rare thing: a wall that occasionally turns scorer. The MBE feels well earned. I've always preferred the players who win it ugly, who throw their bodies in front of shots and head clear in their own box, and McAuley clearly built a career on that grit. The flashy goals get the clips, but a brave header at the right moment wins matches. Now coaching Northern Ireland's under-19s, he strikes me as a man passing on exactly the right values.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gareth McAuley
- Name (Japanese)
- ガレス・マコーリー
- Reading
- がれす・まこーりー
- Born
- December 5, 1979 (age 46)
- Origin
- Larne, County Antrim, United Kingdom
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
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 Gareth McAuley born?
Born December 5, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Gareth McAuley from?
Gareth McAuley is from Larne, County Antrim, United Kingdom.
What does Gareth McAuley do?
Gareth McAuley works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gareth McAuley?
Gareth McAuley is 191 cm.
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