Gary Speed

Gary Speed was a Welsh professional footballer and manager, known for being the most capped outfield player for Wales with 85 caps.

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Profession :

Soccer Player

Birthday :

September 8, 1969

Death Date:

November 27, 2011

Age :

42

Gary Andrew Speed was a renowned Welsh professional footballer and manager who played as a midfielder for various clubs, such as Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, and Bolton Wanderers. He held the record for being the most-capped outfield player for the Welsh national team with 85 caps between 1990 and 2004, until Chris Gunter surpassed him in 2018. Speed’s tragic suicide in 2011 left a profound impact on the football community. Among his notable accomplishments were being named in the PFA Team of the Year twice and securing the Football League First Division title with Leeds United in 1992.