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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.
1. Profile
- 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 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- 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 Ronnie Whelan born?
Born September 25, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Ronnie Whelan from?
Ronnie Whelan is from Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and 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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.