Photo: Chris Barnes from Derbyshire, England / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me most about Nigel Clough is how he carved out his own identity while carrying one of English football's most famous surnames. Earning fourteen England caps as a thoughtful forward-turned-midfielder was no small feat, and his quiet, intelligent style always felt more cerebral than flashy. As a manager grinding it out at clubs like Mansfield Town, he has shown the same patient, unglamorous dedication that defined his playing days. I find that integrity compelling. He never seemed to chase the spotlight, and there is a certain dignity in building a long career on substance rather than the comfort of an inherited name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nigel Clough
- Name (Japanese)
- ナイジェル・クラフ
- Reading
- ないじぇる・くらふ
- Born
- March 19, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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 Nigel Clough born?
Born March 19, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Nigel Clough from?
Nigel Clough is from Sunderland, United Kingdom.
What does Nigel Clough do?
Nigel Clough works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Nigel Clough?
Nigel Clough is 175 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.