Nigel Pearson
Football manager and former player
Born
August 21st, 1963
61 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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