Steve McManaman
Professional footballer; UEFA Champions League winner
Born
February 11th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A prominent footballer, played primarily as a winger. Started career at Liverpool, where significant contributions to the team's success in the 1990s occurred. Won two FA Cups, the League Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup with the club. Later transferred to Real Madrid, played a crucial role in winning the UEFA Champions League in 2000 and 2002. Retired from professional football in 2005, subsequently worked as a football pundit and commentator.
Played for Liverpool from 1990 to 1999
Won UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 2000 and 2002
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