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My Take
Niall Quinn strikes me as a footballer whose character outgrew the pitch. The towering Dublin-born striker carved out a top-flight career across Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland, and his Gaelic football and hurling roots hint at a boyhood soaked in sport. What keeps my interest, though, is the second act: businessman, broadcaster, recipient of an honorary MBE and the James Joyce Awards. His instinct for generosity, including famously donating testimonial proceeds, gives the numbers real warmth. I respect players who lead with humanity, and Quinn always seemed bigger of heart than even his considerable height.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Niall Quinn
- Name (Japanese)
- ナイアル・クイン
- Reading
- ないある・くいん
- Born
- October 6, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / Gaelic football player / hurler / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- James Joyce Awards
- British Sports Book Awards
- 2012 honorary master's degree
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Niall Quinn born?
Born October 6, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Niall Quinn from?
Niall Quinn is from Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What does Niall Quinn do?
Niall Quinn works as association football player, Gaelic football player, hurler, association football coach.
How tall is Niall Quinn?
Niall Quinn is 193 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.