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My Take
Sir Stanley Matthews is one of football's true legends, and the details still astonish me. The only player knighted while still playing, the first Ballon d'Or winner, and a man who stayed at the top level into his late forties. What I respect most isn't the trophies but the longevity, a wing craftsman who beat defenders with dribbling rather than flash, sustained by a famously disciplined, teetotal life. Born into a working-class town, he became a global symbol of the gentleman athlete. Modern players could learn plenty from his endurance and humility. I hold him in the deepest regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stanley Matthews
- Name (Japanese)
- スタンリー・マシューズ
- Reading
- すたんりー・ましゅーず
- Born
- February 1, 1915 – February 23, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hanley, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 174 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / autobiographer / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Ballon d'Or
- Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
- Knight Bachelor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stanley Matthews born?
February 1, 1915 – February 23, 2000.
Where is Stanley Matthews from?
Stanley Matthews is from Hanley, United Kingdom.
What does Stanley Matthews do?
Stanley Matthews works as association football player, autobiographer, association football coach.
How tall is Stanley Matthews?
Stanley Matthews is 174 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.