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My Take
Paul McGrath is one of those defenders who makes you rethink what greatness looks like. Born in Ealing and capped by Ireland, he earned the nicknames The Black Pearl at Manchester United and God at Aston Villa, and neither was an exaggeration. What moves me is that he dominated despite chronic knee trouble, winning through reading of the game and serene composure rather than brute force. That is the connoisseur's version of defending. His award-winning autobiography, honest about his struggles, only deepens my respect. A Hall of Famer who let intelligence do the tackling. I hold him in very high regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul McGrath
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・マグラー
- Reading
- ぽーる・まぐらー
- Born
- December 4, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
- Origin
- Ealing, United Kingdom
- Height
- 184 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / autobiographer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
- British Sports Book Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul McGrath born?
Born December 4, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Paul McGrath from?
Paul McGrath is from Ealing, United Kingdom.
What does Paul McGrath do?
Paul McGrath works as association football player, autobiographer.
How tall is Paul McGrath?
Paul McGrath is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.