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My Take
Southall is the kind of athlete I quietly respect more than the flashy stars. A Welshman from Llandudno who moved from Winsford United to Bury for a mere £6,000, he built himself into a goalkeeper regarded as one of the best of his generation, winning Footballer of the Year and earning Ballon d'Or nominations. What I appreciate most is the second act: writing, coaching, and using his voice rather than coasting on legend status. The MBE feels earned not just for shot-stopping but for staying grounded. He reads as a genuine craftsman, never a manufactured celebrity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Neville Southall
- Name (Japanese)
- ネヴィル・サウスオール
- Reading
- ねゔぃる・さうすおーる
- Born
- September 16, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / autobiographer / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Neville Southall born?
Born September 16, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Neville Southall from?
Neville Southall is from United Kingdom.
What does Neville Southall do?
Neville Southall works as association football player, autobiographer, association football coach.
How tall is Neville Southall?
Neville Southall is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.