Chris Coleman facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christopher Coleman | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1987-1991 1991-1995 1995-1997 1997-2002 |
Swansea City Crystal Palace Blackburn Rovers Fulham |
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| National team | |||
| 1992-2002 | Wales | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2003-2007 2007-2008 2008-2010 |
Fulham Real Sociedad Coventry City |
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Chris Coleman is a well-known Welsh football player and manager. He played as a strong defender for several famous clubs. Chris also proudly represented his country, Wales, on the international stage. After his playing days, he became a successful manager for different teams, including the Wales national team.
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Chris Coleman's Football Journey
Chris Coleman was born on June 10, 1970, in Swansea, Wales. He grew up loving football and started his professional career at a young age. His journey in football took him to many different clubs and even to play for his country.
Playing for Clubs
Chris Coleman began his senior career at his hometown club, Swansea City. He played there from 1987 to 1991. He was a key player for them, showing great promise as a defender.
Moving to Crystal Palace
In 1991, Chris moved to Crystal Palace. He spent four years there, playing in both the Premier League and the First Division. He was known for his strong defending and leadership on the field.
Time at Blackburn and Fulham
After Crystal Palace, Chris had a short spell at Blackburn Rovers from 1995 to 1997. He then joined Fulham in 1997. He played for Fulham until 2002. At Fulham, he became a very important player. He helped the team achieve great success, including winning the Second Division title in 1999 and the First Division title in 2001. These wins helped Fulham get promoted to the Premier League.
Chris's playing career ended in 2002 due to an injury. He had played nearly 500 club games in total.
Playing for Wales
Chris Coleman also had a proud international career playing for the Wales national team. He made his debut in 1992. Over the years, he played 32 games for Wales. He scored 4 goals for his country. He was a dedicated player who always gave his best for Wales.
Becoming a Manager
After his playing career ended, Chris Coleman decided to become a football manager. He started his management career at his former club, Fulham, in 2003. He managed them until 2007.
Managing Other Clubs
After Fulham, Chris managed Real Sociedad in Spain for a short time in 2007-2008. He then returned to England to manage Coventry City from 2008 to 2010.
Leading the Wales National Team
Chris Coleman's most famous management role was with the Wales national team. He took over as manager in 2012. He led Wales to their first major tournament in 58 years, the UEFA Euro 2016 in France. This was a huge achievement for Welsh football. Under his leadership, Wales reached the semi-finals of the tournament, which was an amazing performance. He left the Wales job in 2017.
Legacy in Football
Chris Coleman is remembered as a strong defender and a respected manager. He played a big part in Fulham's rise to the Premier League. As a manager, he created a memorable chapter in Welsh football history by leading the national team to Euro 2016. His journey shows how dedication and hard work can lead to success in football.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Coleman para niños
