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Wayne Bridge was born in Southampton, United Kingdom on August 5, 1980. Wayne Bridge is credited as an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 46. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Wayne Bridge is the kind of footballer I instinctively root for: unflashy but indispensable. A Southampton academy graduate who debuted in 1998 and then spent six trophy-laden years at Chelsea, sweeping all three domestic competitions, he was a left-back who simply got the job done. I'm always drawn to the selfless defenders who do the unglamorous running while the strikers grab the headlines. Bridge strikes me as a true professional's professional, the sort of dependable presence every winning side needs. To me he's a quiet pillar of the team, and that earns my honest respect.
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- Name (English)
- Wayne Bridge
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェイン・ブリッジ
- Reading
- うぇいん・ぶりっじ
- Born
- August 5, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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 Wayne Bridge born?
Born August 5, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Wayne Bridge from?
Wayne Bridge is from Southampton, United Kingdom.
What does Wayne Bridge do?
Wayne Bridge works as association football player.
How tall is Wayne Bridge?
Wayne Bridge is 178 cm.
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