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Rhian Wilkinson, born on May 12, 1982 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is an association football player and association football coach. Rhian Wilkinson is 44 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes University of Tennessee. The listed height is 165 cm.
My Take
Rhian Wilkinson is a compelling example of a career done right. A longtime Canadian international, she made the leap from player to coach and immediately proved herself, guiding the Portland Thorns to the 2022 NWSL Championship and now leading the Wales women's national team. Her time at the University of Tennessee likely sharpened her tactical vision. At 165 cm she was never the biggest on the pitch, yet she competed on the world stage and then channeled that passion into developing others. Turning the drive to play into the wisdom to teach is, to me, one of the most admirable arcs an athlete can build.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rhian Wilkinson
- Name (Japanese)
- リアン・ウィルキンソン
- Reading
- りあん・うぃるきんそん
- Born
- May 12, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Height
- 165 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- University
- University of Tennessee
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.rhianwilkinsonsoccer.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/rhirhi8
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhian%20Wilkinson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459473
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhian Wilkinson born?
Born May 12, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Rhian Wilkinson from?
Rhian Wilkinson is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What does Rhian Wilkinson do?
Rhian Wilkinson works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Rhian Wilkinson?
Rhian Wilkinson is 165 cm.
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