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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.
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 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Santa Barbara
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Boxall born?
Born August 18, 1988 (age 37).
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.