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Public records list John Toshack as an association football player and association football coach. Born on March 22, 1949, John Toshack is from Cardiff, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 77. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
John Toshack is a name I associate with a complete football life, not just a playing one. He started as a teenager at his hometown Cardiff City, becoming their youngest-ever player when he debuted in 1965, and that early start tells me a lot about his nerve. What I respect most is the second act: he moved from striker into management and coaching, which is a harder transition than people credit. The OBE recognition fits a Welshman who gave decades to the game on both sides of the touchline. To me he represents that older breed of football figure whose value can't be reduced to a single goal tally or trophy.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Toshack
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・トシャック
- Reading
- じょん・としゃっく
- Born
- March 22, 1949 (age 77)
- Origin
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Member 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 John Toshack born?
Born March 22, 1949 (age 77).
Where is John Toshack from?
John Toshack is from Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What does John Toshack do?
John Toshack works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is John Toshack?
John Toshack is 185 cm.
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