Quick Info
| Profession | English former footballer and manager |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1961 |
| Age | 65 years (died on 01, Sep, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Balham, London, England |
| Date of Death | 01/09/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Alan Knight
01/09/2026
Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight died aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024, as announced by Portsmouth Football Club. He spent 22 years at the club, making 801 appearances between 1978 and 2000, a record for a goalkeeper at a single English club. Tributes followed from the club, England, and former teammates.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Long-serving Portsmouth goalkeeper and club appearance record holder |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (approx.) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Honorary Master of Science, University of Portsmouth |
Career
| Playing Role | Goalkeeper |
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| Club | Portsmouth |
| Career Span | 1978–2000 |
| Notable Achievement | Most appearances for a single club by a goalkeeper; 683 league games and 801 games overall for Portsmouth |
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| Professional Debut | 29/04/1978 |
| Post-Playing Roles | Club coach and ambassador for Portsmouth |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined Portsmouth as an apprentice at 14 | |
| 2. Made his senior debut in 1978 | |
| 3. Played across four decades for Portsmouth |
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