Chris Powell
Footballer and manager with notable teams
Born
September 8th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a defender and later transitioned into management in football. Spent significant playing time at clubs such as Charlton Athletic, Southend United, and Derby County. Achieved prominence in his managerial career with notable tenures at clubs including Charlton Athletic, where guided the team to success in various tournaments. Served as an assistant coach and contributed to the development of younger players in the sport.
Played for Charlton Athletic
Managed Charlton Athletic
Represented the England U21 national team
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