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My Take
Ivan Campo is one of those players I associate with grit more than glamour. Born in San Sebastian in 1974, he came up as a centre-back before drifting into a defensive midfield role late in his career, which I always read as the mark of a smart, adaptable footballer. The Real Madrid chapter gets the headlines, but honestly it's his Bolton Wanderers spell that fascinates me most, a Spaniard becoming a cult figure in English football. Add a 1998 World Cup appearance for Spain and you have a properly rounded resume. He feels like a journeyman in the best sense of that word.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Iván Campo
- Name (Japanese)
- イバン・カンポ
- Reading
- いばん・かんぽ
- Born
- February 21, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Iván Campo born?
Born February 21, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Iván Campo from?
Iván Campo is from San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
What does Iván Campo do?
Iván Campo works as association football player.
How tall is Iván Campo?
Iván Campo is 2 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.