Nigel Pearson

Football manager and former player

Nigel Pearson - Football manager and former player
Born

August 21st, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a central defender during a professional football career spanning over a decade in English football. Managed several clubs, gaining attention for successful stints in the Football League. Served as manager for Leicester City during a promotion-winning season, leading the team to the Premier League. Later managed other clubs including Derby County and Watford.

Managed Leicester City to promotion to the Premier League in 2013

Played for teams such as Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City

Led multiple clubs in the English Football League

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