Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson is a football legend. Renowned as one of the greatest football managers in history, he has won an incredible 49 trophies over his distinguished career. Famous for championing young talent, and with a reputation as a formidable leader, Alex is the longest serving manager of Manchester United. An expert in nurturing talent and pushing his team to perform at their peak, Alex is the perfect speaker for any organisation looking to harness their team’s potential and inspire them to perform at their very best. 

Alex began his career as a professional footballer, playing as a forward for various Scottish clubs, including Rangers, Athletic, and Dunfermline – where he scored 45 goals in 51 games, becoming the joint top goal scorer in the Scottish league. His playing career came to an end in 1974, and in that same year he was appointed manager of East Stirlingshire. Later that year he became manager of St Mirren and began a four year tenure at the club which saw a remarkable transformation of the team. Despite a less than amicable departure from the club, Alex’s career as a manager went from strength to strength and in 1978 he joined Aberdeen and even had a brief stint as captain of the Scottish National Side in 1985. 

In 1986, Alex joined Manchester United and in his first season saw the team rise from 21^st on the table to 11^th. Over the course of his managerial career with the club, Alex would lead the team to win an unbelievable 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles, five FA cups and two UEFA Champions League titles. Alex was renowned for valuing young talent while at the club, most notably the Class of ’92, which saw Alex sign players like David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Gary Nevelle who would go on to become footballing legends. Alex retired as manager of Manchester United in 2013 after an incredible 27 years at the club. 

Knighted in the 1999 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Alex has a host of accolades to his name including a staggering 10 Manager of the Year awards and the Sports Personality Diamond Award. In 2017, Alex was named among the ten most influential coaches in UEFA history. Now a much sought-after speaker, Alex has a wealth of expertise and experience to share. With unique insights into leadership, performing under pressure and motivating a team to perform at their very best, Alex is an excellent choice as a speaker for your next event!