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Alan Moore

Personal information
Full name	Alan Moore
Date of birth	(1983-02-20) 20 February 1983
Place of birth	Greenock, Scotland
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder (CAM); Central midfielder (CM)
Team information
Current team	Rangers (manager)
Youth career
1991–1996	Greenock Morton
1996–1998	Rangers
1998–1999	Greenock Morton
1999–2000	St Mirren
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2002	Greenock Morton
2002–2005	Rangers
2005–2009	Manchester United
2009–2012	Chelsea
2012–2015	Real Madrid
2015–2018	Bayern Munich
2018–2019	Newcastle United
2019–2021	Rangers
International career
	Scotland
Managerial career
2025–	Rangers
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alan Moore (born 20 February 1983) is a Scottish former professional footballer and current manager of Rangers F.C., appointed in July 2025.

1. 1. Early life and youth career

Alan Moore was born in Greenock, Scotland. He grew up speaking English and Gaelic. Over his career, he also became fluent in Spanish and German, and gained partial fluency in Italian — reflecting his playing time across several European leagues.

He began his youth career at Greenock Morton (1991–1996), then spent time in the youth squads of Rangers (1996–1998), returned briefly to Morton (1998–1999), and completed his youth tenure at St Mirren (1999–2000), before transitioning to senior football.

1. 1. Playing career

Moore made his senior debut for Greenock Morton at the age of 16 (circa year 2000). His technical skill, two-footed playmaking, long-range shooting, and set-piece ability quickly drew attention.

Over his professional career, he played for several of Europe’s top clubs:

- Rangers - Manchester United - Chelsea - Real Madrid - Bayern Munich - Newcastle United

He returned to Rangers for his final season, retiring after the club secured their 55th league title in the 2020–21 season.

1. 1. 1. Style of play

As a player, Moore was primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder (CAM), with the capability to operate in central midfield (CM) as needed. His strengths included:

- Elite vision and passing range - Two-footed finishing and first-time shooting - Powerful long-range strikes and occasional spectacular volleys (notably “The Moore Volley”) - Dead-ball proficiency: free-kicks, corners and other set-pieces - Football intelligence, consistent performance and adaptability across top European leagues

1. 1. Career statistics

Career statistics (league appearances and goals)

Club	Period	League appearances (Caps)	League goals
Greenock Morton	2000–2002	–	–
Rangers	2002–2005	–	–
Manchester United	2005–2009	–	–
Chelsea	2009–2012	–	–
Real Madrid	2012–2015	–	–
Bayern Munich	2015–2018	–	–
Newcastle United	2018–2019	–	–
Rangers	2019–2021	–	–
**Total**		–	–

> * Replace “–” with actual numbers when known.

1. 1. Honours

1. 1. 1. Club

- Domestic league title in each country he played (Scotland, England, Spain, Germany) - Multiple UEFA Champions League titles - Domestic treble with Manchester United

1. 1. 1. Individual

- Major league Player of the Year awards (in various leagues) - Selections in world best XI / top XI - Ballon d’Or–level recognition

1. 1. Retirement and move into media/coaching

After the 2020–21 season — following Rangers’ 55th league title — Moore retired from professional football. He then spent several years working as a pundit while earning his coaching badges, combining media exposure with preparation for a return to management.

1. 1. Managerial career

1. 1. 1. Rangers F.C. (2025–present)

In July 2025, Moore was appointed manager of Rangers. His return sparked considerable interest due to his elite playing pedigree and modern tactical vision.

1. 1. 1. 1. Tactical philosophy — “Moore Ball”

Moore’s managerial style is defined by:

- Possession-based dominance - High-pressing, intense transitions - Fluid, dynamic attacking movements - Tactical flexibility — adapting formation and approach based on the opponent - Emphasis on discipline, structured play and high fitness standards

1. 1. 1. 1. Managerial style

He combines calm, composed leadership with fiery motivation, tactical analysis, strict standards, charismatic man-management, and media-savvy communication. He expects discipline, consistency and is prepared to make tough, surgical decisions when team performance demands it.

1. 1. Managerial record

Managerial record — Rangers (from 2025)

Season	Competition	League result / Position	Cup performance	European / Other competitions	Notes
2025–26	Scottish Premiership
2025–26	Domestic Cup(s)
2025–26	European Competition
2026–27	Scottish Premiership
2026–27	Domestic Cup(s)
2026–27	European Competition
...	...

1. 1. Personal life

Alan Moore retains strong ties to his hometown of Greenock. His multilingualism — English, Gaelic, Spanish, German, and partial Italian — reflects his upbringing and his pan-European playing career. After retirement, his time as a pundit and coaching-student helped him build a public persona defined by calm insight, tactical clarity and confident leadership — traits that now inform his managerial approach.

1. 1. Legacy (as of 2025)

Moore is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted and complete midfielders Scotland has produced in the 21st century. As he begins his managerial career at Rangers, many see him as a figure with the potential to restore domestic dominance and re-establish European competitiveness for the club. His “Moore Ball” philosophy and elite-level pedigree give his project strong legitimacy, positioning him as a potentially transformative force in contemporary Scottish football.