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Quiz about Guess the Footballer
Quiz about Guess the Footballer

Guess the Footballer Trivia Quiz


Try and guess the footballer from the infomation given.

A multiple-choice quiz by quiz_lad. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
quiz_lad
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,727
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
7061
Last 3 plays: Guest 149 (3/10), OO7agent (4/10), Guest 2 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. I'm Swedish and have made over 70 appearances for my country. My free-kick against Argentina in the 2002 World Cup played a large part in the South American's early exit from the tournament. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I scored a goal on my England debut in 2003. Since then, I've played for Ipswich Town and Blackburn amongst other clubs. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Throughout my career I've been known as sicknote. Indeed, injuries prevented me from making more appearances for England. However, I do have a World Cup goal to my name, which I scored in 1998. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I have played for England and was part of Bobby Robson's 1990 World Cup squad. In the tournament, I came on as an extra time substitute against Belgium. I managed to score a volley, which took England through to the quarter finals. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Besiktas, Newcastle United, Watford and Bolton Wanderers. These are four of the many clubs I have been contracted to throughout my career. I'm retired now, but you can sometimes catch me sitting on the sofa on BBC's Football Focus. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I'm known by English football supporters mainly because of my antics at Wembley during the 1966 World Cup. I refused to leave the field when I was sent off in the competition. Ironically, I will be attending England's first fixture at the New Wembley in June as a VIP. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I wore the number 5 shirt in the 1966 World Cup winning England team. I only played for one club during my career. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I played for Ireland, although I was born in Ealing, London. I'm now retired but I have played for Aston Villa and Manchester United. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I had a brief spell with Coventry City. I played in the last FA Cup final at Wembley in 2000. I then moved to Teeside in 2002 to play for Middlesbrough. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Alex Ferguson once said, "I would start a fight in an empty house". I have 3 FA Cup winners' medals and I have managed three teams, including Millwall. Hint



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Apr 18 2024 : Guest 149: 3/10
Apr 18 2024 : OO7agent: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I'm Swedish and have made over 70 appearances for my country. My free-kick against Argentina in the 2002 World Cup played a large part in the South American's early exit from the tournament.

Answer: Anders Svensson

Anders was one of three players with the surname Svensson in the 2002 Sweden World Cup squad. Michael and Magnus Svensson also made the journey to Japan and Korea.
2. I scored a goal on my England debut in 2003. Since then, I've played for Ipswich Town and Blackburn amongst other clubs.

Answer: Francis Jeffers

Arsene Wenger of Arsenal signed Jeffers for Arsenal in 2001.
3. Throughout my career I've been known as sicknote. Indeed, injuries prevented me from making more appearances for England. However, I do have a World Cup goal to my name, which I scored in 1998.

Answer: Darren Anderton

Anderton has played for five clubs including Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, and Birmingham.
4. I have played for England and was part of Bobby Robson's 1990 World Cup squad. In the tournament, I came on as an extra time substitute against Belgium. I managed to score a volley, which took England through to the quarter finals.

Answer: David Platt

Platt made 67 appearances for England, scoring 27 goals.
5. Besiktas, Newcastle United, Watford and Bolton Wanderers. These are four of the many clubs I have been contracted to throughout my career. I'm retired now, but you can sometimes catch me sitting on the sofa on BBC's Football Focus.

Answer: Les Ferdinand

Sir Les won the PFA Player of the Season award in 1996, after notching 29 goals for Newcastle United in the 95/96 season.
6. I'm known by English football supporters mainly because of my antics at Wembley during the 1966 World Cup. I refused to leave the field when I was sent off in the competition. Ironically, I will be attending England's first fixture at the New Wembley in June as a VIP.

Answer: Antonio Rattin

When Rattin refused to leave the pitch in the 1966 World Cup, he had to be escorted off by two police officers.
7. I wore the number 5 shirt in the 1966 World Cup winning England team. I only played for one club during my career.

Answer: Jack Charlton

Jack Charlton played for Leeds United throughout his etire playing career. He also managed four club teams, and also managed the Republic of Ireland from 1986-1995.
8. I played for Ireland, although I was born in Ealing, London. I'm now retired but I have played for Aston Villa and Manchester United.

Answer: Paul McGrath

McGrath was born in England, but had an Irish mother and a Nigerian father.
9. I had a brief spell with Coventry City. I played in the last FA Cup final at Wembley in 2000. I then moved to Teeside in 2002 to play for Middlesbrough.

Answer: George Boateng

George Boateng has a English League Cup winners' medal which he won with Middlesbrough in 2004.
10. Alex Ferguson once said, "I would start a fight in an empty house". I have 3 FA Cup winners' medals and I have managed three teams, including Millwall.

Answer: Dennis Wise

Wise won FA Cups in 1988 with Wimbledon, and in 1997 and 2000 with Chelsea.
Source: Author quiz_lad

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