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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.

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
7097

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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

Niclas Alexandersson

Fredrik Ljungberg

Anders Svensson

Henrik Larsson

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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

David Dunn

Darren Bent

Francis Jeffers

Marcus Bent

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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

Darren Anderton

Paul Merson

Jonathan Woodgate

Paul Ince

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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

Gary Lineker

David Platt

Paul Gascoigne

John Barnes

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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

Les Ferdinand

Gavin Peacock

Robbie Elliott

David Kelly

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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

Uwe Seeler

Bobby Charlton

Eusebio

Antonio Rattin

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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

Roger Hunt

George Cohen

Jack Charlton

Nobby Stiles

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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

Paul McGrath

Andy Townsend

Norman Whiteside

Jim Beglin

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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

Ugo Ehiogu

Gareth Southgate

Benito Carbone

George Boateng

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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

Dennis Wise

Clive Allen

Steve Claridge

Ray Wilkins

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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.

Answer: Darren Anderton

Anderton has played for five clubs including Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, and Birmingham.

Answer: David Platt

Platt made 67 appearances for England, scoring 27 goals.

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.

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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