Derek Dougan
Northern Irish footballer and manager (1938-2007)
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Summary
Derek Dougan was born on January 20, 1938[1], in Belfast[2]. He died on June 24, 2007[3], in Wolverhampton[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], trade unionist[6], sports commentator[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,151 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Los Angeles Wolves[12], Portsmouth F.C.[13], Blackburn Rovers F.C.[14], Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.[15], Leicester City F.C.[16], Peterborough United F.C.[17], Kettering Town F.C.[18], Kansas City Spurs[19], Aston Villa F.C.[20], Lisburn Distillery F.C.[21], Shamrock Rovers F.C.[22], Northern Ireland B national football team[23], Northern Ireland men's national association football team[24]
- League or competition: North American Soccer League[25]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
- Sport: association football[28]
- Family name: Dougan[29]
- Given name: Derek[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Participant in: 1958 FIFA World Cup[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Country for sport: Northern Ireland[34]
- Candidacy in election: 1997 United Kingdom general election[35]
- Coach of sports team: Kettering Town F.C.[36]
Why It Matters
Derek Dougan has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Derek Dougan born?
Derek Dougan's place of birth was Belfast[2].
Where did Derek Dougan die?
Derek Dougan passed away in Wolverhampton[4].
What did Derek Dougan do for work?
Derek Dougan worked as an association football player[5], trade unionist[6], sports commentator[7], and autobiographer[8].