Gary Mabbutt

Footballer and Spurs club captain

Gary Mabbutt - Footballer and Spurs club captain
Born

August 23rd, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

Links & References

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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