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Gordon Strachan was born on February 9, 1957 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Gordon Strachan is credited as an association football player and association football coach. The age as of 2026 is 69. Schooling on record includes Craigroyston Community High School. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Gordon Strachan is my kind of footballer: barely five-foot-six, yet he carved out a career at Manchester United and Leeds through sheer cunning and tireless running. I admire athletes who refuse to let physical limits define them, and Strachan turned a perceived weakness into a brand of intelligence and bite. His later management run, taking on Celtic and the Scotland national side, plus that famously sharp tongue with the press, only deepens the impression of a man who out-thinks everyone in the room. The OBE feels almost incidental. To me he embodies the idea that football is played with the head as much as the legs.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gordon Strachan
- Name (Japanese)
- ゴードン・ストラカン
- Reading
- ごーどん・すとらかん
- Born
- February 9, 1957 (age 69)
- Origin
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Craigroyston Community High School
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Gordon Strachan born?
Gordon Strachan was born on February 9, 1957 and is 69 years old.
Where is Gordon Strachan from?
Gordon Strachan is from Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What does Gordon Strachan do?
Gordon Strachan works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gordon Strachan?
Gordon Strachan is 168 cm tall.
Which high school did Gordon Strachan attend?
Gordon Strachan attended Craigroyston Community High School.
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