Gareth Southgate is an English professional football manager and former player who has been the manager of the England national team since 2016. Born on September 3, 1970, in Watford, England, Southgate has had a long and storied career in football, both on and off the pitch.
Early Life and Playing Career
Southgate began his football career as a teenager, joining the youth team at Crystal Palace in 1984. He quickly made his way up through the ranks and made his professional debut for the club in 1988. Over the next few years, Southgate became a regular starter for Crystal Palace and established himself as a solid and reliable defender. He played for the club for nine seasons, making over 200 appearances, before moving to Aston Villa in 1995. At Villa, Southgate won the League Cup in 1996 and reached the FA Cup final in 2000. He also earned international recognition, making his debut for England in 1995 and going on to earn 57 caps for the Three Lions.
Management Career
After retiring from professional football in 2006, Southgate took up a position as the manager of Middlesbrough, a club he had previously played for. He led the club to the League Cup final in 2004 and continued to build on that success in the following campaign before leaving in 2009. Southgate then took a break from management to travel and observe training and coaching methods at various clubs in Europe. In 2013, he was appointed as the manager of the England under-21 team, leading them to the semi-finals of the European Championship in 2015. In 2016, he was appointed as the manager of the England senior team, succeeding Sam Allardyce.
England Manager
As England manager, Southgate has led the team to several significant achievements, including reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020. He has also been praised for his leadership and man management, creating a cohesive and positive culture within the England squad. Southgate has been credited with promoting young players from England's youth squads into the senior team and has been instrumental in developing the team's style of play.
Leadership Style
Southgate's leadership style has been described as empowering and inclusive. He believes in giving players ownership and responsibility, encouraging them to think for themselves and make decisions on the pitch. He also places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with his players, understanding their needs and experiences, and creating a culture of trust and respect within the team.
Significant Dates and Achievements
- September 3, 1970: Born in Watford, England
- 1988: Made professional debut for Crystal Palace
- 1995: Moved to Aston Villa and made international debut for England
- 2001: Joined Middlesbrough as a player
- 2006: Retired from professional football and became manager of Middlesbrough
- 2013: Appointed as manager of the England under-21 team
- 2016: Appointed as manager of the England senior team
- 2018: Led England to the semi-finals of the World Cup
- 2020: Led England to the final of Euro 2020
Resources
- Betting.com - https://betting.com/gb/blog/gareth-southgate-career-achievements-records-stats
- The Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/gareth-southgate-england-manager-how-long-b2247414.html
- Gareth Southgate - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gareth_Southgate
- Gareth Southgate Keynote Speaker - Chartwell Speakers - https://www.chartwellspeakers.com/speaker/gareth-southgate/
- Speakers Corner - https://www.speakerscorner.co.uk/keynote-speakers/gareth-southgate
- Gareth Southgate - The FA - https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/Gareth-Southgate
- The Sixth Form Slant - https://www.thesixthformslant.com/post/gareth-southgate-lessons-in-leadership
- Gareth Southgate my coaching approach - https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles-and-resources/coaching/resources/2022/Gareth-Southgate-my-coaching-approach
- BCF Group - https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/blog/the-lessons-leaders-can-learn-from-gareth-southgate.php
- Dear England by Gareth Southgate | The Players' Tribune - https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/dear-england-gareth-southgate-euros-soccer
- Gareth Southgate - Manager profile | Transfermarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-southgate/profil/trainer/3358
Other Information
- England Football - https://www.englandfootball.com
- The FA - https://www.thefa.com
- Gareth Southgate on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GarethSouthgate