- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGary Andrew Speed
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Gary Speed was born on September 8, 1969 in Mancot, Wales, UK. He was married to Louise Speed. He died on November 27, 2011 in Huntingdon, Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- SpouseLouise Speed(1996 - November 27, 2011) (his death, 2 children)
- Parents
- Captain of the Welsh national team having won 79 caps thus far (2004)
- Won the old First Division title with Leeds United in 1992 as well as a Charity Shield medal the same year
- Experienced soccer player who has served Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers over a 16 year playing career. Gary is the record appearance holder in Premiership football having played in England's top division since its formation in the 1992-1993 season.
- He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to sport.
- He was leading the Wales football team since December 2010. Despite failing the Welsh team to qualify for 2012 European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine, their world ranking improved to 45 from 117 after three consecutive victories.
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