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Mark Lawrenson is credited as an association football player, television presenter and radio personality. Born on June 2, 1957, Mark Lawrenson is from Preston, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 69. Education on record includes Preston Catholic College. Awards on record include English Football Hall of Fame.
My Take
Mark Lawrenson brings back the rock-solid Liverpool defense of the 1980s for me, an elegant reader of the game during one of the club's golden eras. His induction into the English Football Hall of Fame is well earned. Yet I am almost fonder of his second act in the BBC commentary box, where his dry, slightly cynical wit gave punditry a distinctly British flavor. There is something satisfying about a player who excelled with his feet and then again with his words. The longevity that carried him to a 2022 retirement deserves real respect in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Lawrenson
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・ローレンソン
- Reading
- まーく・ろーれんそん
- Born
- June 2, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Preston, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / television presenter / radio personality / association football coach / sports commentator
2. Background
- University
- Preston Catholic College
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Mark Lawrenson born?
Born June 2, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Mark Lawrenson from?
Mark Lawrenson is from Preston, United Kingdom.
What does Mark Lawrenson do?
Mark Lawrenson works as association football player, television presenter, radio personality, association football coach, sports commentator.
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