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My Take
Peter Beardsley is a player I respect for substance over flash. At 173 cm he was never physically imposing, yet his versatility across forward and midfield made him invaluable to England through two World Cups and a record domestic transfer in 1987. Fifty-nine caps, even captaining once, speak to the trust managers placed in him during a competitive era for English football. I appreciate that he transitioned into coaching and earned an MBE, extending a thoughtful career beyond his playing days. He's the sort of technician connoisseurs cherish, the quiet craftsman whose value you only fully grasp by watching him work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Beardsley
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・ベアズリー
- Reading
- ぴーたー・べあずりー
- Born
- January 18, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Hexham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Longbenton Community College
Awards & achievements
- 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 Peter Beardsley born?
Born January 18, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Peter Beardsley from?
Peter Beardsley is from Hexham, United Kingdom.
What does Peter Beardsley do?
Peter Beardsley works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Peter Beardsley?
Peter Beardsley is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.