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My Take
I have a soft spot for old-fashioned target-man strikers, and John Hartson fits the mould perfectly. At 185 cm he was the kind of physical presence defenders dreaded, and his haul of Scottish titles with Celtic shows he backed up the muscle with end product. What I respect most, though, is the second act. Plenty of ex-pros fade away, but Hartson reinvented himself as a busy pundit across multiple broadcasters, staying close to the game he clearly loves. That continuity, from scoring goals to dissecting them, tells me football was never just a job for him but a lifelong vocation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Hartson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ハートソン
- Reading
- じょん・はーとそん
- Born
- April 5, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Hartson born?
Born April 5, 1975 (age 51).
Where is John Hartson from?
John Hartson is from Swansea, United Kingdom.
What does John Hartson do?
John Hartson works as association football player, sports commentator.
How tall is John Hartson?
John Hartson is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.