Biography
Who is Paul Gascoigne?
Early life and education
Paul Gascoigne John Gascoigne was born in Gateshead, United Kingdom, on May 27, 1967. His father John worked as a hod carrier while his mother Carol was employed in a factory. He grew up with family roots in Ireland through his grandparents.
During his childhood in Gateshead, Paul attended Breckenbeds Junior High School and later went to Heathfield Senior High School. He also studied at Joseph Swan Academy. As a young boy, he played football for Gateshead Boys before joining Newcastle United as a schoolboy.
Club career and teams
Paul began his professional career with Newcastle United after rising through the youth ranks. He captained the youth team to victory in the FA Youth Cup during the 1984 to 1985 season. He made his first team debut for Newcastle United in April 1985 against Queens Park Rangers.
In 1988, Paul transferred to Tottenham Hotspur where he won the FA Cup in 1991. Over the course of his extensive career, he played for several other clubs including SS Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton, Burnley, Gansu Tianma, and Boston United. He also represented the England national team in international matches.
Later in life, Paul worked in coaching roles. He managed teams including Kettering Town before finishing his active involvement in professional football.
Family and personal life
Paul was married to Sheryl Gascoigne. He has one child named Bianca Gascoigne. Throughout his life, he has dealt with well documented personal struggles and public attention.
Standing at a height of 177 centimeters, Paul has remained a prominent figure in British sports history. His career brought him numerous awards, including the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, recognizing his impact on association football.
Birthday and age
Paul Gascoigne was born on May 27, 1967, which makes Paul 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Paul shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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