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Andy Cole

Athlete · born October 15, 1971

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Andrew Alexander Cole is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. His professional career lasted from 1988 to 2008, and is mostly remembered for his time with Manchester United, who paid a British record transfer fee to sign him from Newcastle United.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~18Joined Arsenal F.C.1989
  2. ~20Joined Fulham F.C.1991
  3. ~22Joined Newcastle United F.C.1993
  4. ~24Joined Manchester United F.C.1995
  5. ~24Joined England men's national association football team1995
  6. ~34Joined Manchester City F.C.2005

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