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My Take
What I admire most about Viv Anderson isn't the silverware, impressive as it is, it's the historical weight he carries as the first Black footballer to win a full England cap. That alone reframes how I read his career. Ten loyal years at Nottingham Forest, a league title and back-to-back European Cups from an unglamorous right-back slot tells me everything about his quiet professionalism. I have a soft spot for players who build foundations rather than chase headlines. His MBE feels earned twice over: once for the football, once for the door he opened. A genuinely consequential figure I keep coming back to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Viv Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィヴ・アンダーソン
- Reading
- ゔぃゔ・あんだーそん
- Born
- July 29, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Clifton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 184 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Viv Anderson born?
Born July 29, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Viv Anderson from?
Viv Anderson is from Clifton, United Kingdom.
What does Viv Anderson do?
Viv Anderson works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Viv Anderson?
Viv Anderson is 184 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.