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Alex Ferguson

born 1941

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson, also known by the nickname Fergie, is a Scottish former professional football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, having won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football. Ferguson is often credited for valuing youth during his time at Manchester United, particularly in the 1990s with the "Class of '92", who contributed to making the club one of the most successful in the world.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
December 31, 1941
Govan
Citizenship

United Kingdom

Occupations & fields
association football playerassociation football coachautobiographerwritermanagerathlete
Awards & honours
Commander of the Order of the British EmpireOfficer of the Order of the British EmpireKnight Bachelor
Field and occupation
škótsky futbalový tréner a bývalý hráč
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