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Michael Bridges was born on August 5, 1978 in North Shields, United Kingdom and is credited as an association football player. Michael Bridges is 48 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Michael Bridges is the kind of striker whose career tells a very English story. A tall North Shields forward who passed through Sunderland, Leeds and Newcastle, he carried big expectations early before injuries reshaped his path. What draws me to players like him is the resilience required to keep going when the early hype fades. He kept finding clubs and kept contributing, and now he has moved into management, where the highs and the setbacks of his own playing days become lessons he can pass on. There is something quietly admirable about a long, hard-won football life like his.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Bridges
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ブリッジス
- Reading
- まいける・ぶりっじす
- Born
- August 5, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- North Shields, United Kingdom
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Bridges
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1028220
3. 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 Michael Bridges born?
Born August 5, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Michael Bridges from?
Michael Bridges is from North Shields, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Bridges do?
Michael Bridges works as association football player.
How tall is Michael Bridges?
Michael Bridges is 185 cm.
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