Alex Ferguson
Scottish association football manager and player
1941 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Scottish association football manager and player
Born
December 31, 1941
Age
~85 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, association football player, association football coach
United KingdomBorn in Govan
1941
Born in Govan (1941-12-31)
1985
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
1995
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
1999
AwardKnight Bachelor
Present
Age ~85
About
Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson 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.
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Who is Alex Ferguson?+
Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson 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. Fe
What does the name Alex mean?+
The name Alex means "male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.". It is of English origin.
When was Alex Ferguson born?+
Alex Ferguson was born on December 31, 1941.
Name Meaning
male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.
The name Alex is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alex — December 31, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
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