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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 the current manager of Rangers F.C., appointed in July 2025.

As a player he was known for his creativity, set-piece mastery, two-footed shooting, and tactical intelligence; as a manager, he advocates a modern attacking style dubbed “Moore Ball.”

Early life and youth career

Alan Moore was born and raised in Greenock, Scotland. He grew up speaking English and Gaelic. Over his career he also learned Spanish and German fluently, and gained partial fluency in Italian, reflecting his time playing across Europe.

He began his youth career at Greenock Morton (1991–1996), then spent time in the youth system of Rangers (1996–1998), returned briefly to Morton (1998–1999), and completed his youth training at St Mirren (1999–2000), before stepping up to senior-level football.

Club career

Early career: Morton and breakthrough

Moore made his senior debut for Greenock Morton around 2000, aged 16. His technical ability and maturity quickly marked him as a rising talent in Scottish football.

Rangers: First spell (2002–2005)

Between 2002 and 2005 he established himself at Rangers, earning domestic attention for his playmaking and set-piece prowess.

Manchester United (2005–2009)

In 2005 he moved to Manchester United. Over four seasons he became recognised as one of Europe’s elite midfielders, contributing to domestic success and European campaigns.

Chelsea (2009–2012) / Real Madrid (2012–2015) / Bayern Munich (2015–2018) / Newcastle United (2018–2019)

Moore’s career then took him across Europe: three seasons at Chelsea, followed by a stint at Real Madrid, then three years at Bayern Munich, before a brief period at Newcastle United. During these years he maintained his reputation for creativity, goals from distance, and set-piece excellence.

Return to Rangers and retirement (2019–2021)

He returned to Rangers in 2019 for a two-season spell, concluding his playing career in 2021 after the club claimed their 55th league title.

Style of play

Moore primarily operated as an attacking midfielder (CAM), though he was fully capable in central midfield (CM). His strengths included:

• Exceptional vision and passing range
• Two-footed finishing and first-time shooting
• Powerful long-range efforts and volleys (including the signature “Moore Volley”)
• Dead-ball skill: free-kicks, corners, set-pieces
• Tactical intelligence, consistency and adaptability across different leagues and competitions

Career statistics

League appearances and goals

Club	Period	Caps	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: Replace “–” with actual numbers when known.

Honours

Club

• Titles and trophies corresponding to real clubs during Moore’s periods at them — to be filled by user according to chosen seasons.
• Rangers — Scottish Premiership (2020–21) (club’s 55th league title, according to narrative)

Individual

• Multiple league Player-of-the-Year awards (across different leagues)
• Selections in world / best XI lists
• Ballon d’Or–level recognition (or finalist / high-placement seasons)
• Reputation for set-pieces, long-range goals, versatility and consistency

Retirement and transition

After the 2020–21 season, Moore retired from professional football. He spent several years as a pundit while obtaining his coaching badges, combining media presence with tactical education before returning to the sport in a managerial capacity.

Managerial career

Rangers (2025–present)

In July 2025, Moore was appointed manager of Rangers, returning to the club with an ambitious vision.

Tactical philosophy — “Moore Ball”

Moore’s managerial approach emphasizes:

• Possession-based control
• High-pressing, high-intensity transitions
• Fluid, dynamic attacking play
• Tactical flexibility according to opposition and match context
• Strong discipline, structured play, fitness and mental resilience

Managerial style

He combines calm, composed leadership with motivational intensity, analytical preparation, demanding standards, charismatic man-management, and media-savvy communication. Moore is willing to make decisive, even tough calls when needed for team performance.

Managerial record

Managerial record — Rangers (from 2025)

Season	Competition	League result / Position	Domestic 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
…	…

Personal life

Moore retains strong ties to his hometown of Greenock. Multilingual — fluent in English, Gaelic, Spanish, German, with partial Italian — reflecting his European playing experience. After retirement, his spell as a pundit and coaching education shaped a public persona marked by clarity, calm leadership and tactical insight — traits he now brings into his managerial role.

Legacy

Alan Moore is widely viewed as one of the most technically complete and successful Scottish midfielders of his era. As he embarks on his managerial career at Rangers, many regard him as a potential catalyst for renewed domestic dominance and European competitiveness, combining elite-level playing pedigree with modern, ambitious tactical philosophy.