Few figures in English football divide opinion quite like Sam Allardyce. Known for his no-nonsense style and remarkable ability to keep clubs in the Premier League, he has built a career that spans decades. By the time he left the England job in 2016, he had already taken charge of 467 Premier League games, according to BBC Sport. This guide looks at the facts behind the man: his net worth, the teams he managed, his playing days, and his brief 67-day tenure as England manager.
Age: 70 (as of 2025) ·
Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) ·
Clubs managed: 8 ·
England record: 1 match, 0 wins
Quick snapshot
1Confirmed facts
- Born 19 October 1954 in Dudley, England (BeSoccer)
- 578 league and cup appearances as a defender (England Football Online)
- Managed 8 professional clubs plus England (BBC Sport)
- Estimated net worth £10 million (NationalWorld)
2What’s unclear
- Exact current net worth varies by source (NationalWorld)
- Whether he will return to management after Leeds United (BBC Sport)
- Details of legal settlement with the FA over the England scandal (NationalWorld)
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
- Podcast and media work since leaving Leeds (BBC Sport)
- No current managerial role; speculation about return remains (BBC Sport)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Allardyce (BeSoccer) |
| Date of birth | 19 October 1954 (BeSoccer) |
| Place of birth | Dudley, England (BeSoccer) |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (NationalWorld) |
| Playing career | 1973–1994 (England Football Online) |
| Managerial career | 1994–2023 (
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