Alex McLeish
Scottish association football player and manager
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Scottish association football player and manager
Born
January 21, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football player, association football coach
United KingdomBorn in Glasgow
1959
Born in Glasgow (1959-01-21)
Present
Age ~67
About
Alexander McLeish is a Scottish professional football manager and former player. He played as a defender for Aberdeen during their 1980s glory years, making nearly 500 League appearances for the club, and won 77 caps for Scotland.
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Who is Alex McLeish?+
Alexander McLeish is a Scottish professional football manager and former player. He played as a defender for Aberdeen during their 1980s glory years, making nearly 500 League appearances for the club, and won 77 caps for Scotland.
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 McLeish born?+
Alex McLeish was born on January 21, 1959.
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 — January 21, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
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