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Public records list Simon Grayson as an association football player and association football coach. Simon Grayson was born on December 16, 1969 in Ripon, United Kingdom. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Bedale High School. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
I am drawn to football lifers like Simon Grayson who never really leave the game. Born in Ripon, he spent nearly two decades as a right back from 1988 to 2006 before moving into management, and these days he is helping coach Indonesia's national team far from home. That willingness to chase the sport into an unfamiliar footballing culture says a lot about his hunger. To me, the most credible coaches are the ones who grafted as players first, and Grayson clearly understands the grind from both sides of the touchline.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Grayson
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・グレイソン
- Reading
- さいもん・ぐれいそん
- Born
- December 16, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Ripon, United Kingdom
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- High school
- Bedale High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Grayson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q971981
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 Simon Grayson born?
Born December 16, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Simon Grayson from?
Simon Grayson is from Ripon, United Kingdom.
What does Simon Grayson do?
Simon Grayson works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Simon Grayson?
Simon Grayson is 183 cm.
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