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Public records list Michelle Akers as an association football player. Born on February 1, 1966, Michelle Akers is from Santa Clara, California, United States. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Central Florida. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Michelle Akers is, to my mind, one of the true architects of women's soccer. Winning the Golden Shoe at the 1991 World Cup with ten goals, then anchoring the 1996 Olympic and 1999 World Cup triumphs, she set a standard of physical dominance that few have matched. What moves me most isn't the trophies but the grit: she competed through chronic fatigue syndrome, refusing to let her body dictate her legacy. The popularity women's football enjoys today rests partly on players like her who paid a brutal price. I hold her in deep, lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michelle Akers
- Name (Japanese)
- ミシェル・エイカーズ
- Reading
- みしぇる・えいかーず
- Born
- February 1, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- University of Central Florida
3. Links
4. 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 Michelle Akers born?
Born February 1, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Michelle Akers from?
Michelle Akers is from Santa Clara, California, United States.
What does Michelle Akers do?
Michelle Akers works as association football player.
How tall is Michelle Akers?
Michelle Akers is 178 cm.
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