Lee Dixon
Footballer and sports journalist
Born
March 17th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a right-back and spent the majority of his career at Arsenal, making over 400 appearances for the club. Won two league titles and the FA Cup with Arsenal during the club's successful period in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Also represented England at the international level, earning 22 caps. After retiring from professional football, transitioned to a career in sports journalism and broadcasting, providing insights and commentary on football.
Won two league titles with Arsenal
Made over 400 appearances for Arsenal
Represented England at the international level
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