Gary Lineker
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Summary
Gary Lineker was born on November 30, 1960[1], in Leicester[2]. He has worked as a sports commentator[3], journalist[4], and broadcaster[5]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,893 views/month, #4,630 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Native language: English[8]
- Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[9]
- Educated at: King's College London[10], The City of Leicester College[11]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12], James Joyce Awards[13], English Football Hall of Fame[14], Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism[15]
- Member of: Marylebone Cricket Club[16], Groucho Club[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Gary Lineker[19]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[20]
- Sport: association football[21]
- Family name: Lineker[22]
- Given name: Gary[23], Winston[24]
- Described at URL: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2025/05/meet-britains-joe-rogan[25]
- Participant in: 1990 FIFA World Cup[26], 1986 FIFA World Cup[27], UEFA Euro 1988[28], UEFA Euro 1992[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Gary Winston Lineker[31]
- Country for sport: England[32]
- Name in native language: Gary Lineker[33]
- Start of work period: 1979[34]
- Height: 177 cm[35]
- Sibling: Wayne Lineker[36]
Why It Matters
Gary Lineker has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Gary Lineker born?
Gary Lineker was born in Leicester[2].
What did Gary Lineker do for work?
Gary Lineker worked as a sports commentator[3], journalist[4], and broadcaster[5].
Where did Gary Lineker go to school?
Gary Lineker was educated at King's College London[10] and The City of Leicester College[11].
What awards did Gary Lineker receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12], James Joyce Awards[13], English Football Hall of Fame[14], and Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism[15].