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Steve Coppell, born on July 9, 1955 in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is an association football player and association football coach. Steve Coppell is 71 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes University of Liverpool. The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Steve Coppell's story is the kind of football arc I find genuinely moving. A university-educated right winger, he combined speed, intelligence and relentless work rate to star for Manchester United and represent England at a World Cup, only to have a knee injury end his playing days far too soon. What defines him for me is what came next: rather than fading, he reinvented himself as a manager. There is something admirable about a player cerebral enough to outlast his own body, and I tend to trust quiet, durable football people like him more than the flashier names.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Coppell
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・コッペル
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・こっぺる
- Born
- July 9, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
2. Background
- University
- University of Liverpool
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Steve Coppell born?
Steve Coppell was born on July 9, 1955 and is 71 years old.
Where is Steve Coppell from?
Steve Coppell is from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What does Steve Coppell do?
Steve Coppell works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Steve Coppell?
Steve Coppell is 173 cm tall.
Where did Steve Coppell study?
Steve Coppell attended University of Liverpool.
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