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Gary McAllister was born on December 25, 1964 in Motherwell, United Kingdom and is credited as an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Gary McAllister is 61 years old. Education on record includes Braidhurst High School. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
What strikes me about Gary McAllister is the geography of his career: a Motherwell kid who headed south to Leicester at 20, then anchored Leeds United's midfield through their 1991-92 league title. That's a long climb for a man whose nineteen-plus years on the pitch read like steady graft rather than overnight fame. The MBE feels earned in that quiet, durable way. I'd be curious how the playing instincts translated once he moved into coaching, because midfielders who controlled tempo often make the most thoughtful managers. The data here is thin, but the arc of a Scottish midfielder building a long English career speaks for itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary McAllister
- Name (Japanese)
- ガリー・マカリスター
- Reading
- がりー・まかりすたー
- Born
- December 25, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Motherwell, United Kingdom
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- High school
- Braidhurst High School
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary McAllister born?
Born December 25, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Gary McAllister from?
Gary McAllister is from Motherwell, United Kingdom.
What does Gary McAllister do?
Gary McAllister works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gary McAllister?
Gary McAllister is 185 cm.
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