Sir Alex Ferguson: Net worth, age, career, Manchester United, wife Cathy Ferguson, children, and more

Lady Cathy Ferguson, wife of Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager, has died at the age of 84. This terrible news was delivered by the Ferguson family in a statement that was made public on Friday afternoon.

The family in a statement said, “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.”

As the news of Lady Cathy Ferguson made it to the headlines, several fans were interested in Sir Alex’s personal information.

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Net worth-

As reported by various media outlets, Sir Alex Ferguson has an estimated net worth of around $70 million.

Age-

Sir Alex Ferguson was born on December 31, 1941. Currently, he is 81 years old.

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Career-

Sir Alex Ferguson was a well-known Scottish football player. He is one of the most admired managers in the history of the game and is well-known for leading Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.

In 1974, Ferguson took over as manager of East Stirlingshire. Then, from 1974 to 1978, he served as manager of St Mirren, before a successful tenure from 1978 to 1986 at Aberdeen. Three Scottish Premier League championships, four Scottish Cups, and the famous European Cup Winners’ Cup were all won by him when he was at Aberdeen.

Ferguson took over as manager of Manchester United in November 1986. In 1990, he won the FA Cup, winning his first trophy with the team. He then added the League Cup in 1992 and, most famously, won the Premier League championship in 1993 after a 26-year absence.

Ferguson’s legacy at Manchester United flourished as he won two UEFA Champions League championships, five FA Cups, and an astonishing 13 Premier League championships. He ended his historic management career in 2013 after winning more awards than any other manager in British football history.

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Wife-

Sir Alex and Lady Cathy met each other in 1964 when they used to work in a typewriter factory. They got married in 1966.

Children-

Their marriage resulted in the birth of three sons: Mark Ferguson, Darren Ferguson, and Jason Ferguson.