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Kenny Dalglish, born on March 4, 1951 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is an association football player and association football coach. Kenny Dalglish is 75 years old as of 2026. Awards on record include Member of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor (2018). The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
What strikes me about Kenny Dalglish is how rare it is to dominate as both a player and a manager, yet he did exactly that at Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland. At 173 cm he was never the most physically imposing figure, which makes his reputation as one of the greatest of all time feel almost mischievous to me. His genius lived in his vision and timing rather than spectacle. The knighthood and MBE confirm a legacy, but I value him most as a reminder that football intelligence outlasts raw athleticism. He is the kind of figure I happily defend in any greatest-ever argument.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenny Dalglish
- Name (Japanese)
- ケニー・ダルグリッシュ
- Reading
- けにー・だるぐりっしゅ
- Born
- March 4, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- 2018 Knight Bachelor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Kenny Dalglish born?
Born March 4, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Kenny Dalglish from?
Kenny Dalglish is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Kenny Dalglish do?
Kenny Dalglish works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Kenny Dalglish?
Kenny Dalglish is 173 cm.
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