Who is Graham Potter

Graham Potter is a renowned football coach and former player from England. He is currently the manager of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, a Premier League football club. Potter has had an impressive career both as a player and a coach. In this article, we will delve into his biography, personal life, achievements, and net worth.

Biography

Graham Potter was born on May 20, 1975, in Solihull, West Midlands, England. He grew up in the area and attended the King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon. He was a talented footballer from a young age and played for local clubs before being picked up by Birmingham City FC at the age of 16.

Football Career

Potter’s playing career began at Birmingham City FC, where he played for the youth and reserve teams. He made his first-team debut in 1992 and played for the club until 1996. In 1996, he signed for Stoke City FC and played for the club for two seasons. He then moved to Southampton FC in 1998, where he played for a season before signing for West Bromwich Albion FC in 1999.

Potter played for West Bromwich Albion FC until 2001 when he was signed by York City FC. He played for York City FC until 2004 when he retired from playing football. Potter played as a left-back and was known for his technical ability and good passing.

Coaching Career

Following his retirement from playing, Potter began his coaching career. He started by coaching at York City FC before moving to Leeds University to complete a degree in Social Science. While studying, he continued to coach and managed the university football team.

After completing his degree, Potter moved to Sweden, where he started his coaching career in earnest. He coached at Östersunds FK, a Swedish football club, from 2010 to 2018. During his time at Östersunds FK, he led the club from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the top tier, the Allsvenskan. He also led the club to its first major trophy, the Svenska Cupen, in 2017.

In 2018, Potter was appointed as the manager of Swansea City AFC, a football club in the English Championship. He managed Swansea City AFC for one season before being appointed as the manager of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, a Premier League football club, in 2019.

Personal Life

Age

As of 2023, Graham Potter is 47 years old.

Height and Weight

Graham Potter is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall and weighs approximately 79 kg (174 lbs).

Net Worth

Graham Potter’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. This includes his earnings as a football coach and his previous earnings as a football player.

Wife

Graham Potter is married to his wife, Emily. The couple has been married for several years and has two children together.

Children

Graham Potter has two children with his wife, Emily. The names and ages of the children are not publicly known.

Siblings

There is no public information available about Graham Potter’s siblings.

Achievements

As a player, Potter did not win any major trophies. However, he was a talented footballer who played for several clubs during his career.

As a coach, Potter has achieved a lot of success. He led Östersunds FK from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the top tier, the Allsvenskan. He also led the club to its first major trophy, the Svenska Cupen, in 2017.

At Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Potter has led the team to several impressive