Photo: Jon Candy from Cardiff, Wales / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Michael Chopra is a player I find oddly endearing. Born in Newcastle and raised in his hometown club's youth system, he spent six years there as a striker without nailing down a regular place, instead grinding through loans at Watford, Nottingham Forest, and Barnsley. At 175 cm he was small for a forward, and his career reads as a constant battle to survive on one skill: scoring. There is something deeply human in that struggle, a player clawing for a place rather than gliding into stardom. I have a soft spot for these scrappy, persistent footballers, and Chopra's journey earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Chopra
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・チョプラ
- Reading
- まいける・ちょぷら
- Born
- December 23, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Chopra born?
Born December 23, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Michael Chopra from?
Michael Chopra is from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Chopra do?
Michael Chopra works as association football player.
How tall is Michael Chopra?
Michael Chopra is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.