Gareth Southgate OBE is an English professional football manager and former player who currently manages the England national team.
During his playing career, he was known for his versatility playing as a defender and midfielder.
Southgate has been in charge of England since 2016 and led them to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years in 2018.
He was also recognised for his leadership and services to English football by being awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2019.
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- Full name: Gareth Southgate
- Stage name: Gareth Southgate
- Date of birth: September 3, 1970
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of birth: Watford, UK
- Nationality: UK
- Occupation: English professional football manager and former player
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Clive Southgate and Barbara Southgate
- Siblings: 1, Michelle Southgate.
- Spouse: Alison Bird Southgate
- Children: 2, Mia Southgate and Flynn Southgate.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: £12 million
Childhood life and education.
Gareth Southgate was born on 3 September 1970 in Watford, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Clive Southgate and Barbara Southgate, and grew up with an older sister, Michelle Southgate.
He attended Padnell Nursery School in Cowplain, Hampshire, Pound Hill Primary School, Croydon College and finally Hazelwick School in Crawley, West Sussex. His education and upbringing played a major role in shaping his character and leadership skills.
Career
Gareth Southgate is a well-known name in the world of football, known for his playing career and his current role as a manager. He started his career as a defender and midfielder, playing for top teams such as Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. He even captained Crystal Palace to the First Division title in 1993.
Between 1988 and 2006, Southgate made over 500 league appearances during his playing career before retiring. However, he did not leave the world of football behind, moving on to a successful career as a coach.
Gareth Southgate has enjoyed a successful managerial career since retiring from playing in 2006. He began his career as manager of Middlesbrough and then moved on to manage the England U21 team from 2013 to 2016.
In 2016, he became England manager, initially on an interim basis and then permanently. His achievements with England include reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and leading the team to a runners-up finish at Euro 2020.
He is also credited with transforming the style and culture of the team. Southgate has received numerous awards for his managerial success, including the Premier League Manager of the Month award in 2008, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2018 and 2021, and the FWA Tribute award in 2019.
Awards and appointments
Honor:
- New Year Honours Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to football
- Honorary Yorkshireman – Welcome to Yorkshire
Management Awards:
- Premier League Manager of the Month: August
- BBC Sports Coach of the Year Awards
- FWA Honors Award
Social media.
- Twitter Username: @GarethSouthgate
Personal life
Gareth Southgate is also a family man. He has been married to his long-term partner Alison Bird since 1997. The couple have two children, a daughter called Mia Southgate and a son called Flynn Southgate.
Despite his busy football coaching career, Southgate still prioritizes spending time with loved ones and maintaining strong family ties.
Net asset value
Gareth Southgate is a successful English football manager and former player. His net worth is reported to be around £12 million and his annual income is around £1.8 million ($2.4 million).
His income comes from his playing career and his current role as England national team manager. Southgate also works as a commentator and television pundit, which adds to his wealth.
