Soccer Players With a 'G'? Quiz | Soccer

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1. This player was born in Wales in 1973. As a youth, he played for England schoolboys but eventually went on to play for Wales at full international level. Who is he?

Answer: Ryan Giggs

Ryan Joseph Giggs was born on 29th November, 1973. His birth surname was Wilson. Originally on Manchester City's books, Giggs signed with United as a trainee in 1990. As a player with United, Giggs won everything the domestic game had to offer, and also a European Cup in 1999.

2. I was born in Scotland in 1947. I won League titles with two different English teams. I scored that goal for my country against Holland in the 1978 World Cup finals. Who am I?

Answer: Archie Gemmill

During his career, Gemmill played for St. Mirren, Preston North End, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, and Wigan Athletic. Gemmill rounded what must have seemed like the whole of the Dutch team to put Scotland 3-1 in the lead in the 1978 World Cup finals. However, Johnny Rep pulled one back for Holland, and Scotland went out in the first round.

3. This player was born in London in 1940. He began his career with Chelsea in 1957. Had he not been injured, he would surely have played in the 1966 World Cup final. Who is he?

Answer: Jimmy Greaves

During his career, Greaves played for Chelsea, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United. In 516 League games, he scored 357 goals. After quitting the game, Greaves teamed up with Ian St. John to form a new strike partnership for TV's "Saint & Greavsie".

4. I was born in England in 1967. My career began with Newcastle United in 1984, where I started to show how good I could be. I also played for Tottenham Hotspur and Glasgow Rangers, amongst others. Who am I?

Answer: Paul Gascoigne

'Gazza' was born on 27th May, 1967, in Gateshead, England. Throughout his career he played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton, Burnley, and Boston United. Gascoigne scored 10 goals in 57 international games for England. Gascoigne's honours in the game include PFA Young Player of the Year.

5. This player was born in Amsterdam in 1962. He was one of the famous three Dutch players that formed part of the dominant AC Milan side in the 1980s. Who is he?

Answer: Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit was born on 1st September, 1967. His career began with Haarlem in 1981, before moving on to Feyenoord, then PSV Eindhoven. Gullit moved to Italy with Milan in 1987 and linked up with fellow countrymen, Ronald Koeman and Marco van Basten. Gullit moved to Sampdoria for one season in 1993, back to Milan for four months, and then back to Sampdoria. Gullit's last professional club as a player was Chelsea between 1995-98. Gullit won the European Player of the Year award in 1987, and also helped Milan to two European Cups in 1989 and 1990.

6. I was born in Scotland in 1944. My first professional team was Aston Villa. I also played for Arsenal (whom I later managed), and Manchester United. Who am I?

Answer: George Graham

George Graham was born on 30th November, 1944, in Bargeddie, Scotland. During his professional career, Graham played for Villa, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Portsmouth, and Crystal Palace. Graham also played for Scotland 12 times. George Graham is perhaps best known for his managerial, rather than playing skills.

As a manager with Arsenal, he won the League title twice, the League Cup twice, the FA Cup, and the European Cup-Winners Cup.

7. Which of these 'G' players did not win a European Cup winners medal with Liverpool?

Answer: Gary Gillespie

Steven Gerrard won a European Cup medal in the 2005 European Cup (Champions League) final. Grobbelaar won his medal in 1984, after Liverpool beat AS Roma on penalties in the final. Surprisingly, Howard Gayle won a medal in the 1981 European Cup final without kicking a ball. Gayle was an unused substitute that day.

8. I was born in Brazil in 1933. I won two World Cups with my country. My name means 'Songbird'. Who am I?

Answer: Garrincha

Manuel Francisco dos Santos, aka Garrincha, was born on 28th October, 1933, in Pau Grande, Brazil. Garrincha won the 1958 and 1962 World Cup finals as a player with Brazil, and upon his retirement had gained over 60 caps. Garrincha died in 1983 at the age of 49.

9. Born in Ireland in 1976, this player began his career with Glasgow Celtic in 1993. It was a move to England that set him on the road to professional football though, as Blackburn Rovers were the first to sign him. Who is he?

Answer: Shay Given

Seamus Given was born on 20th April, 1976, in County Donegal, Ireland. Given's career at Blackburn never flourished, and he subsequently went out on-loan to Swindon Town and Sunderland. In 1997, Given signed with Newcastle United. Given has kept goal in over 70 international games for the Republic of Ireland.

10. Which 'G' player went the other way as part of the deal that took Andy Cole to Manchester United from Newcastle United?

Answer: Keith Gillespie

Keith Gillespie was born on 18th February, 1975, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Gillespie has played for Manchester United, Wigan Athletic (twice loaned), Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City and Sheffield United. Gillespie played over 50 times for his country.

Source: Author silverginger

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