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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

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 football manager of Rangers F.C., appointed in July 2025. As a player he was known for his creativity, two-footed shooting, set-piece skill and versatility in midfield; as a manager, he preaches a modern attacking philosophy dubbed “Moore Ball.”

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1. 1. Early life and youth career

Alan Moore was born and raised in Greenock, Scotland. Growing up he spoke both English and Gaelic; during his professional career he became fluent in Spanish and German, and gained partial fluency in Italian — reflecting his time spent playing abroad.

He began his youth career at Greenock Morton (1991–1996), before spending spells in the youth academies of Rangers (1996–1998), returning briefly to Morton (1998–1999), and finishing his youth development at St Mirren (1999–2000).

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1. 1. Club career

1. 1. 1. Senior debut and early years

Moore made his senior debut for Greenock Morton at age 16 around 2000, marking the beginning of a professional career defined by vision, technical skill and maturity beyond his years.

1. 1. 1. Rise to prominence in Scotland & England

Between 2002 and 2005 he played for Rangers, gaining domestic attention and establishing himself as a creative midfield talent.

In 2005 he moved to Manchester United, where he spent several seasons and rose to global prominence, combining domestic league success with elite European performances.

1. 1. 1. Career in England, Spain, Germany and return to Scotland

Between 2009 and 2012 he had a spell at Chelsea, followed by a 2012–2015 stint at Real Madrid, and 2015–2018 at Bayern Munich. He spent 2018–2019 at Newcastle United before returning to Rangers for a final two-season run (2019–2021), retiring after the club secured its 55th league championship.

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1. 1. Style of play

Moore was primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder (CAM), but was also adept as a central midfielder (CM). His playing style combined:

- exceptional vision and passing range - two-footed first-time shooting and finishing - powerful long-range strikes and occasional volleys (including the famed “Moore Volley”) - elite set-piece delivery: free-kicks, corners, dead-balls - tactical intelligence, consistency and adaptability across top European 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**		–	–

> *Note: league–only statistics; replace “–” with actual numbers when available.*

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1. 1. Honours

1. 1. 1. As a player

1. 1. 1. 1. Club

• • Manchester United**

- English top-flight title(s) (during 2005–2009 spell) - UEFA Champions League: 2007–08 (and possibly other titles, depending on seasons)

• • Chelsea**, **Real Madrid**, **Bayern Munich**, **Rangers**, **Newcastle United**

- Assumed domestic league titles and/or cup honours depending on seasons of stay — to be filled by user according to the seasons you imagine for Moore.

• • Rangers** (final stint)

- Scottish Premiership / league title (2020–21, marking club’s 55th league win)

1. 1. 1. 1. Individual

- League Player of the Year awards (across different leagues) - Selections in world / best XI teams - Ballon d’Or–level recognition (top-tier individual seasons) - Recognition for set-pieces, long-range goals, versatility and consistency

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1. 1. Retirement and transition

After the 2020–21 season — when Rangers secured their 55th league championship — Moore retired from playing. He then spent several years as a pundit while obtaining his coaching badges, combining media exposure with acquisition of his coaching qualifications before returning to the sport as a manager.

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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. His return was widely praised, combining his elite playing background with fresh tactical vision and ambition.

1. 1. 1. 1. Tactical philosophy: "Moore Ball"

Moore’s managerial approach centres on:

- possession-based control - high-pressing, high-intensity transitions - fluid and dynamic attacking football - tactical flexibility — adapting formation and play style according to opponent and match context - strong discipline, collective structure, high fitness and mental resilience

1. 1. 1. 1. Management style

Moore is known for a calm, composed leadership style off the pitch, paired with fiery motivation when needed, analytical tactical preparation, demanding discipline, charismatic man-management, and media-savvy communication. He is not afraid to make tough decisions when called for.

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1. 1. Managerial record

Managerial record — Rangers (from 2025)

Season	Competition	League result / Position	Domestic Cup performance	European / Other comps	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 birthplace of Greenock and his early club roots. He is multilingual — fluent in English, Gaelic, Spanish, German, and with partial knowledge of Italian — reflecting his experiences abroad during his career.

After retirement, his years in punditry and coaching education shaped a public persona defined by clear insight, tactical understanding, calm leadership and articulate communication — traits he now carries into his managerial role.

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1. 1. Legacy (as of 2025)

Alan Moore is regarded as one of the most technically complete and successful Scottish midfielders of his generation. As he begins his managerial career, many view him as a leading candidate to bring Rangers back to domestic dominance and re-establish European competitiveness, blending elite playing pedigree with modern tactical philosophy and leadership.