Ian Palmer
Association footballer
About Ian Palmer
Lived 1966 – 2021 (aged 55). Ian Palmer was a South African association football player, association football coach and naturalist.
Ian Craig Palmer (9 March 1966 – 22 July 2021 ) was a South African football coach.
Biography Palmer was born in Johannesburg, but came from Riverlea. He played as a striker for Orlando Pirates until his career was cut short by a kidney ailment. He later managed teams in both the Premier Soccer League and the National First Division, last the National First Division club Milano United.
He received a kidney transplant in 2016. He died on 22 July 2021 due to COVID-19 complications.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Palmer?
Association footballer
When was Ian Palmer born?
Ian Palmer was born on 9 March 1966 in Johannesburg.
When did Ian Palmer die?
Ian Palmer died on 22 July 2021.
What was Ian Palmer's occupation?
Ian Palmer was an association football player, association football coach and naturalist.
What nationality was Ian Palmer?
Ian Palmer was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Palmer (soccer, born 1966)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Palmer. https://biography.guide/ian-palmer/
MLA: "Ian Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-palmer/.
Chicago: "Ian Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-palmer/.
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