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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 became fluent in Spanish and German, and gained partial fluency in Italian — reflecting his time playing across multiple European leagues.

He began his football development at Greenock Morton (1991–1996), moved to the youth ranks of Rangers (1996–1998), returned briefly to Morton (1998–1999), then spent a final youth year at St Mirren (1999–2000) before stepping up to senior football.

1. 1. Playing career

Moore made his senior debut for Greenock Morton around 2000 at age 16. His two-footed playmaking, long-range shooting, set-piece skill, and tactical intelligence quickly made him stand out.

He went on to play at several top European clubs: Rangers, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, before returning to Rangers to finish his playing career in 2021.

1. 1. 1. Style of play

As an attacking midfielder (CAM) — or occasionally central midfielder (CM) — Moore combined:

- exceptional vision and passing range - two-footed finishing and first-time shooting - powerful long-range strikes and volleys (including his signature “Moore Volley”) - elite dead-ball and set-piece delivery (free-kicks, corners) - tactical intelligence, consistency, adaptability across top leagues

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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.*

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1. 1. Honours

1. 1. 1. Club

• • Manchester United**

- Multiple English top-flight / Premier League titles (assuming 2005–2009 period aligns with actual title wins) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} - UEFA Champions League: winner 2007–08 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} - Domestic cups / other trophies (depending on seasons) — as per club history. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

• • Chelsea**

- (Assuming Moore was present between 2009–2012: likely league titles / European trophies — adjust to whichever seasons match your career timeline)

• • Real Madrid**

- (Assuming 2012–2015 — potential La Liga / Champions League titles depending on which seasons you define)

• • Bayern Munich**

- (Assuming 2015–2018 — Bundesliga titles / domestic cups / Champions League or deep European runs)

• • Rangers**

- Final season 2020–21: Rangers’ 55th league title (as per your lore)

• (Since this is a fictionalised career mapped onto real clubs, you can choose which actual title seasons Moore was part of and fill them here.)*

1. 1. 1. Individual

- Multiple “Player of the Year” awards across different leagues - Selection to world / best XI lists - Recognition at Ballon d’Or level (top-tier mid-career performance) - Reputation for set-piece, long-range goals, consistency, and versatility

• (Specific years and awards can be inserted as desired.)*

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1. 1. Retirement and move into media and coaching

After the 2020–21 season — ending his career at Rangers following their 55th league triumph — Moore retired from playing. He spent a period working as a pundit while earning his coaching badges, combining media presence with footballing education before returning to the sport in management.

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1. 1. Managerial career

1. 1. 1. Rangers F.C. (2025–present)

In July 2025, Moore was appointed manager of Rangers, igniting high expectations from supporters and media alike for a new era of success.

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

Moore’s management is defined by:

- Possession-based dominance - High-pressing, intense transitions - Fluid, dynamic attacking football - Tactical flexibility, adapting approach to opposition and match context - Strong emphasis on discipline, structure, fitness and mental strength

1. 1. 1. 1. Managerial style

As a manager, Moore combines calm, composed leadership with passionate motivation, tactical and analytical intelligence, high demands of discipline and performance, charismatic man-management, and media-savvy communication. He’s prepared to make tough, surgical decisions when required for team success.

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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
…	…

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1. 1. Personal life

Alan Moore retains strong ties to his hometown of Greenock. His multilingual abilities — English, Gaelic, Spanish, German, and partial Italian — reflect both his roots and his extensive European career. After retiring, his time as a pundit and coaching student helped him build a public persona based on tactical insight, calm leadership, and clear communication — traits that define his approach as manager.

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1. 1. Legacy (as of 2025)

Alan Moore is widely regarded as one of the most technically complete and successful Scottish midfielders in modern history. As he begins his managerial journey at Rangers, many view him as a potential cornerstone for a new golden era — combining elite-level playing pedigree, tactical innovation (Moore Ball), leadership, and ambition to restore domestic and European prominence to the club.