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Ronnie Whelan was born on September 25, 1961 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland and is credited as an association football player and association football coach. That puts Ronnie Whelan at 65 years old in 2026. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Ronnie Whelan belongs to a type of footballer I deeply admire: the indispensable midfielder whose value never quite fits on a highlight reel. From 1979 to 1994 he was a heartbeat of the Liverpool side that dominated the 1980s, scoring vital goals while also dropping back into defence when the team needed it. That versatility and willingness to do the unglamorous work is, to me, the mark of a true professional. I am consistently more moved by players spoken of in terms of trust rather than flash, and Whelan, the Dubliner who simply delivered when it mattered, is exactly that.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
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- Name (English)
- Ronnie Whelan
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ウィーラン
- Reading
- でにす・うぃーらん
- Born
- September 25, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
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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 Ronnie Whelan born?
Ronnie Whelan was born on September 25, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Ronnie Whelan from?
Ronnie Whelan is from Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
What does Ronnie Whelan do?
Ronnie Whelan works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ronnie Whelan?
Ronnie Whelan is 175 cm tall.
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