Updated Feb 14, 2026
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Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Height
176 cm (5'9")
Nationality
Weight
103 kg (227 lbs)
Sport
Association Football
Languages
English
Spouse
Cheryl (2006-2010)
Education
Bow School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Old English (Æsċlēah)
Popularity
Tier B -- 51,176 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Born in 1980 -- Iran hostage crisis; Mount St. Helens erupts; CNN launches; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Sagittarius
AWARDS (1)
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Premier League Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Ashley Cole is an English football coach and former player. As a player, he played as a left-back, most notably for Arsenal and Chelsea. Cole is considered by many critics and fellow professional players one of the best defenders of his generation, one of the greatest English players of all time as well as one of the greatest left-backs in the history of the sport. Born in Stepney, London, Cole began his youth career at Arsenal and made his full debut for the club in November 1999, going on to make 228 appearances and scoring nine goals for the North London club. With Arsenal he won two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and was an integral member of the "Invincibles" team of the 2003–04 season, who went the entire league season undefeated. Cole also made an appearance in Arsenal's first UEFA Champions League final in 2006; the club lost 2–1 to Barcelona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ashley Cole?
Ashley Cole is 45 years old, born on .
Where was Ashley Cole born?
Ashley Cole was born in Stepney.
Where can I find more information about Ashley Cole?
You can find more about Ashley Cole on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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