Neville Southall

Soccer Player

Birthday September 16, 1958

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Wales

Age 66 years old

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About

Star goalkeeper for the Wales national team from 1982 to 1995. He was named Winsford United Player of the Year in 1980, Bury FC Player of the Year in 1981 and FWA Footballer of the Year in 1985.

Before Fame

He received his start with his hometown team, Llandudno Swifts, which, because of their weakness defensively, gave him plenty of practice stopping shots.

Trivia

He led Everton to First Division titles in 1985 and 1987 and FA Cup Championships in 1984 and 1995.

Family Life

He grew up the second of three boys in Llandudno, Wales.

Associated With

He and Joe Hart both excelled as goalkeepers in the English leagues.