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My Take
To me, Laurie Cunningham is far more than a quick winger. Becoming the first English player to sign for Real Madrid, after Arsenal released him for not fitting their tactical mold, tells you everything about his refusal to be boxed in. I'm drawn to how he answered the prejudice of his era not with words but with dazzling, defiant skill on the pitch. His death at just 33 in a car crash is one of football's great what-ifs. I admire pioneers who turn rejection into reinvention, and Cunningham did exactly that, gracefully and unforgettably.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laurie Cunningham
- Name (Japanese)
- ローリー・カニンガム
- Reading
- ろーりー・かにんがむ
- Born
- March 8, 1956 – July 15, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Archway district, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
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 Laurie Cunningham born?
March 8, 1956 – July 15, 1989.
Where is Laurie Cunningham from?
Laurie Cunningham is from Archway district, United Kingdom.
What does Laurie Cunningham do?
Laurie Cunningham works as association football player.
How tall is Laurie Cunningham?
Laurie Cunningham is 2 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.