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My Take
Michail Antonio's career is the kind of underdog story I never tire of. Born in Wandsworth, he began at non-League Tooting & Mitcham United and clawed his way up through Reading to the Premier League, eventually starring as a powerful, versatile forward. Choosing to represent Jamaica despite being English-born adds a layer of pride in his roots that I find genuinely moving. Still playing into his thirties in Qatar, he shows the relentless drive of someone who was never handed anything. Players who rise from the bottom tend to value the climb most, and Antonio clearly does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michail Antonio
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・アントニオ
- Reading
- まいける・あんとにお
- Born
- March 28, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Wandsworth, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 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 Michail Antonio born?
Born March 28, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Michail Antonio from?
Michail Antonio is from Wandsworth, United Kingdom.
What does Michail Antonio do?
Michail Antonio works as association football player.
How tall is Michail Antonio?
Michail Antonio is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.