Alex McLeish

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alex McLeish
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 21, 1959(1959-01-21)
Age	65
Birthplace	Scotland
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Aquarius

Alex McLeish Biography

Alex McLeish is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on January 21, 1959 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish soccer defender whose professional career spanned from 1978 to 1993.

He became a manager in the English Premier League during the playing career of star forward Wayne Rooney.

As a juvenile he played for Barrhead Youth Club, alongside Weir, and Glasgow United as well as training for a short period with Hamilton Accies. After a local cup final with Glasgow United in 1976 which was watched by a delegation from Aberdeen, including then manager Ally MacLeod, McLeish signed for the Pittodrie club the following day.

McLeish spent the majority of his first two seasons at Aberdeen in the reserves and also had a loan spell at local Junior side Lewis United. He made his competitive debut under Billy McNeill in a New Year fixture against Dundee United on 2 January 1978. His first major final appearance was under the management of Alex Ferguson as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat to Rangers in the 1978–79 League Cup and most of his appearances during the 1970s were as a midfielder, with Willie Garner and Doug Rougvie preferred in defence. However McLeish eventually made the centre-back position his own, and over the next seven seasons he enjoyed great success, winning eight domestic and two European trophies. Highlights included scoring in a 4–1 victory over Rangers in the 1982 Scottish Cup Final on his 200th Dons appearance, and a vital goal against Bayern Munich during the campaign leading to the European Cup Winners’ Cup win over Real Madrid in 1983.

He was born to Alex and Jean McLeish.

Alex McLeish Net Worth

Alex McLeish is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alex McLeish 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played youth soccer with Barrhead Youth Club and Glasgow United.

He managed a number of teams after his playing career ended, including Birmingham City from 2007 to 2011.

Alexander McLeish (born 21 January 1959) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player. Born in Glasgow, McLeish played as a central defender for Aberdeen during their 1980s glory years, making nearly 500 League appearances for the club, and won 77 caps for Scotland.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alex McLeish Dating?

According to our records, Alex McLeish married to Jill McLeish. As of December 1, 2023, Alex McLeish’s is not dating anyone.

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McLeish took over a struggling Hibernian side, which was relegated from the Scottish Premier Division in 1998 despite a slight upturn in fortunes under McLeish. He then guided the Edinburgh team back to the Scottish Premier League at the first attempt by winning the First Division championship.

Facts & Trivia

Alex Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alex McLeish celebrates birthday on January 21 of every year.

His work at Hibs was noticed, and he was linked with several moves to England, before he was appointed as Rangers manager in December 2001 after outgoing Rangers manager Dick Advocaat recommended McLeish to chairman David Murray.

How many children does Alex McLeish have?

Former Scotland boss Alex McLeish has opened up about his two sons ‘ battle with colitis as he takes up a new role raising awareness of the condition.

How old is Alex McLeish?

63 years (January 21, 1959)

What team does Alex McLeish support?

Personal information
Current team| Scotland (manager)
Youth career
| Glasgow United
1976–1978| Aberdeen

Where was Alex McLeish born?

Glasgow, United Kingdom

What does mcleish mean?

Scottish and northern Irish: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Iosa a patronymic from a personal name meaning ‘ servant (i.e. devotee) of Jesus ‘. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press.