Who is Robert Page, the Wales head coach heading into this World Cup?

Robert Page is one soccer manager who aims to be the author of a fresh chapter in the Welsh national football team history by emulating Jimmy Murphy's journey from Rhondda to World Cup manager. Jimmy remains the only man who guided Wales' national team to the 1958 World Cup series.

Did Robert Page ever play football? The Welsh managerial sensation is a former football player who had an 18-year career in the Premier League and the English Football League, making 550 competitive appearances for six different clubs.

Robert Page's profile and bio summary

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Robert Page's family

The Welsh football manager was born on 3 September 1974, in Llwynypia hospital, Tylorstown, Wales. He is known to be a quiet and modest man who prefers to keep details about his personal life under cover. He currently lives in Sheffield with his wife, Kate and their kids.

What is Robert Page's nationality?

The renowned football manager is a Welsh national of white ethnicity.

What is Robert Page's age?

The Welsh manager is 48 years of age as of November 2022. According to astrology, his zodiac sign is Virgo.

Robert Page's career stats

Before Robert Page began his coaching career, he was a soccer player. He debuted on the scene in 1993 when joined Watford at the age of 11. He established himself as a vital member of the first team under manager Kenny Jackett where he played 42 games during the 1996/97 campaigns.

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After spending eight years at Watford, he joined Sheffield United on loan in August 2001 before moving to Bramall Lane permanently. He then spent three years in the team and later transferred to:

• Cardiff City
• Coventry City
• Huddersfield Town
• Chesterfield

Internationally, he played for and captained the Wales national football team. The former football player began his coaching role in July 2011 after Micky Adams offered him a coaching role at League Two club Port Vale.

After a while, he became a perfectionist in what he did, and within no time, he got promoted to assistant manager in July 2014. Later, he was appointed caretaker-manager following Adams' resignation on 18 September 2014.

He spent four years at Port Vale before joining Northampton Town on 19 May 2016. At Northampton, he faced some controversies that resulted in him being fired and being eliminated from the FA Cup by non-league Stourbridge. His career at the club ended as soon as it started.

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On 15 March 2017, Page was appointed manager of the Wales under-21 team, signing a four-year deal. He became the caretaker-manager of the Wales senior team on 3 November 2020 after their former, Ryan Giggs, got arrested.

When Robert Page was asked about his tactics for a good manager, he said,

I see that as my progression, but I am human as well, and yeah, I can recognize I have gone from Port Vale to managing one of the best players in the world. I do pinch myself. But first and foremost, I try to be a good bloke. Do that, be respectful, and you will get the best out of the players.

He is optimistic about his team heading to the 2022 World Cup event, assuring his supporters that the team will not let them down.

I want the Welsh supporters to walk away at the end of the game proud of not only the performance from a footballing point of view but of the effort they have put in from a work ethic point of view.

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Robert Page's net worth

According to various online sources, he has an estimated net worth of more than $10 million. He has primarily amassed the massive figure thanks to his soccer endeavours as a soccer player and manager.

Robert Page is a well-accomplished and decorated manager in the football world. He progressed from being a soccer player to working as caretaker manager of the Wales national team. Today, he anticipates seeing his team bring the coveted trophy home.

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