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Michael Boxall was born on August 18, 1988 in Auckland, New Zealand and is credited as an association football player. As of 2026, Michael Boxall is 38 years old. Schooling on record includes University of California, Santa Barbara. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
I have a soft spot for defenders like Michael Boxall who do the unglamorous work without ever chasing the spotlight. From Auckland to college soccer at UC Santa Barbara and on to Major League Soccer, his path reflects a journeyman's grit rather than a prodigy's hype, and that earns my respect. At 188 cm he's the kind of towering anchor a back line is built around, and his long service to the New Zealand national team speaks to reliability over flash. Stars come and go, but a dependable centre-back who quietly wins his duels week after week is the backbone of any serious side.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Boxall
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ボクソール
- Reading
- まいける・ぼくそーる
- Born
- August 18, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Santa Barbara
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 Michael Boxall born?
Born August 18, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Michael Boxall from?
Michael Boxall is from Auckland, New Zealand.
What does Michael Boxall do?
Michael Boxall works as association football player.
How tall is Michael Boxall?
Michael Boxall is 188 cm.
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