Gary Mabbutt
Footballer and Spurs club captain
Born
August 23rd, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a professional footballer primarily for Tottenham Hotspur from 1982 to 1998. Represented the England national team and earned 16 caps. Key contributions included leading Tottenham to victory in the 1991 FA Cup final. Following retirement, worked as a coach and made appearances in media related to football.
Captain of Tottenham Hotspur
Won the FA Cup in 1991
Represented England 16 times
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