About Mark Gleeson
Born 1964. Mark Gleeson is a South African journalist and archivist.
Mark Gleeson is a South African journalist and football commentator for SuperSport. He is thought to have the most complete set of African football records in existence.
He has written for BBC, Reuters and ESPN and is the African expert for the BBC's World Football Phone In. He has also been photographed in the Serbian version of Playboy. When the magazine wanted proof he was a real person, he sent a photograph of his big toe.
He is the official archivist for African football for FIFA. In 2017, the Confederation of African Football awarded him a Gold Order of Merit for services to African football.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mark Gleeson?
South African journalist
When was Mark Gleeson born?
Mark Gleeson was born on 21 January 1964 in Cape Town.
What is Mark Gleeson's occupation?
Mark Gleeson is a journalist and archivist.
What nationality is Mark Gleeson?
Mark Gleeson is South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Gleeson (journalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Gleeson. https://biography.guide/mark-gleeson/
MLA: "Mark Gleeson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-gleeson/.
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