Sir Alex Ferguson's House

Sir Alex Ferguson - Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson, born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 31, 1947, was deeply influenced by his father, an amateur footballer, who nurtured his passion for the sport. Alex's football journey began when he joined the Queens Park Rangers in the amateur league at the age of 16. Transitioning through various amateur leagues, he eventually secured his first professional position with Dunfermline Athletics.

While his playing career had moderate success, Alex found his true calling as a manager, taking on the role of East Stirlingshire's manager at the youthful age of 32 in 1974. In the late 70s, he joined Aberdeen as their manager, where he enjoyed several prosperous seasons before stepping down in 1986. His next managerial role was with Manchester United, where he remained for an impressive 27 years. Sir Alex announced his retirement on May 8, 2013.

Throughout his illustrious career, Alex and his teams clinched more than 35 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 UEFA Champions League titles. His significant contributions to the game led to his knighthood by Queen Elizabeth in 1999. Notably, he was ranked by ESPN as one of the greatest managers of all time and held the record for being the longest-serving manager of Manchester United, culminating with a Premier League victory in his final season. Sir Alex has been married to his wife Cathy since 1966, and they are the parents of three sons: Mark, Darren, and Jason.

Property Overview

This residence was the former abode of Sir Alex Ferguson, renowned for his extended tenure as the manager of the Manchester United football team. In 2010, Sir Alex and his wife relocated from this £1.5 million home. Named "Fairfield" after the shipyard where his father had worked, this mock-Tudor residence witnessed the family's departure.

They moved just down the street to a £2.5 million Tudor home, boasting a gym, five bedrooms, and an expansive garden.Sir Alex's estimated net worth stands at $50 million. It is reported that he earned £34 million in his final year at Manchester United and presently receives £2 million for public appearances, in addition to a weekly pension of £110.5.