Alex Ferguson
Football manager and former player
Sir Alex Ferguson is a Scottish former football player and manager, best known for leading Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
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British Born 1941 in Glasgow, United Kingdom
About Alex Ferguson
Ferguson was born in Glasgow on 31 December 1941. He played as a forward for Scottish clubs including Dunfermline Athletic and Rangers, and won four caps for Scotland. He then moved into management with East Stirlingshire and St Mirren, followed by a successful spell at Aberdeen. He took charge of Manchester United in November 1986 and stayed for more than 26 years, winning 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League titles. He was knighted in 1999 and retired from management in 2013. His book Leading is in the BookBits catalog.