Chris Wilder

Chris Wilder, born on September twenty-third, nineteen sixty-seven, is a distinguished English football manager and former professional player, renowned for his tactical acumen and leadership in the sport. Currently, he serves as the manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield United, where he has made a significant impact.

Wilder's playing career was marked by his role as a right-back, during which he represented several clubs, including two stints at Sheffield United, as well as Rotherham United, Notts County, Bradford City, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Halifax Town. His journey also included loan spells at five different clubs, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game.

Transitioning from player to manager, Wilder took the helm at various clubs, including Alfreton Town, Halifax Town—where he was the last manager before the club's liquidation—Oxford United, Northampton Town, and Middlesbrough, before returning to Sheffield United and later managing Watford. His managerial prowess shone brightly as he led Oxford to promotion from the Conference Premier in two thousand ten, followed by a championship win with Northampton in two thousand sixteen, and further success with Sheffield United, where he achieved promotion from League One in two thousand seventeen and from the Championship two years later.