Alan Curbishley is a prominent figure in English football. Born on 8 November 1957 in Forest Gate, London, Curbishley has dedicated over four decades to the sport. As a former professional football player, he was an accomplished midfielder during his playing career, making a total of 677 appearances and scoring 73 goals for West Ham, Birmingham City and Aston Villa.
Curbishley took his football expertise and moved into management, making his name with Charlton Athletic, where he spent 15 years in charge. During his tenure there, he presided over a remarkable rise, taking the club from the third tier of English football to the top flight for the first time in 1998. Curbishley is also credited with guiding Charlton to their highest ever finish in the Premier League.
Curbishley’s football knowledge and expertise did not go unnoticed, and he was called upon to be an adviser to the England national team. He has since gone on to become a respected football pundit, regularly appearing on television and radio to offer his analysis on games and players alike.
Off the pitch, Curbishley is known to have a great passion for philanthropy and has supported numerous charity causes over the years. He is an active supporter of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and has raised substantial sums of money for the charity through his involvement in several fundraising efforts.
Today, at 65 years of age, Alan Curbishley continues to be a respected and highly influential figure in English football. His experience and expertise are sought after by many, and his love for the game is still evident in all that he does.