Leighton Baines

Leighton Baines is exactly the type of footballer I gravitate toward. A Kirkby lad who climbed from Wigan's Second Division winners to becoming an Everton institution, he was never the flashiest name, but that wand of a left foot delivered crosses and free kicks of genuine artistry. At 170cm he proved technique and intelligence beat raw size. What I respect most is the loyalty, a one-club identity in an era of constant moving. Now back at Everton as assistant manager, the same honesty and game-reading that defined his playing should translate well to coaching. A pro's pro.

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Name (English)

Leighton Baines

Name (Japanese)

レイトン・ベインズ

Reading

れいとん・べいんず

Born

December 11, 1984 (age 41)

Origin

Kirkby, United Kingdom

Height

170 cm

Occupation

association football player / association football coach

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Sagittarius / Rat

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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leighton%20Baines
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA
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Tags

• association football player
• association football coach

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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