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United Kingdom Ashley Cole is a former professional footballer recognized as one of his generation's best defenders, now transitioning into football coaching roles including assistant coach for England's U21s and senior team.
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Ashley Cole, born on December 20, 1980, in Stepney, London, began his youth football career at Arsenal. He made his first-team debut for Arsenal in November 1999 and signed his first professional contract in February 2000. During his time at Arsenal, he made 228 appearances, scoring nine goals. He was an integral part of ‘The Invincibles’ team of the 2003-04 season, which completed the league season undefeated. With Arsenal, Cole won two Premier League titles in 2001-02 and 2003-04, and three FA Cups in 2001-02, 2002-03, and 2004-05. He also participated in Arsenal’s first UEFA Champions League final in 2006.
In August 2006, Cole transferred to rival club Chelsea. During his eight years at Chelsea, he achieved further success, including winning the Premier League in the 2009-10 season, four FA Cups, one Football League Cup, and one UEFA Champions League title in 2011-12. He made 338 appearances for Chelsea, scoring seven goals. With seven FA Cup winners’ medals, Cole holds the record for the most FA Cup wins by any player. He is also one of only two players to have won the Double with two different clubs. Cole was released by Chelsea at the end of the 2013-14 season.
Cole represented England internationally from 2001 to 2014, earning 107 caps, making him England’s most-capped full-back. He played in the FIFA World Cups in 2002, 2006, and 2010, and the UEFA European Championships in 2004 and 2012. He was voted England Player of the Year in 2010. After leaving Chelsea, Cole played for Roma from 2014 to 2016, LA Galaxy from 2016 to 2018, and Derby County in 2019 before retiring from playing on August 18, 2019. Following his playing career, Cole transitioned into coaching, joining Derby, then Chelsea’s academy, and later becoming an assistant coach for the England U21s and interim assistant for the England senior team.
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