Dennis Frank Wise was born on December 16, 1966, in Kensington, London, England. He would go on to become known as an accomplished English former professional football player and football manager, later transitioning into football administration as well.
Wise played as a central midfielder during a football career that spanned over two decades. He began his professional career with Wimbledon, where he was part of the famous "Crazy Gang" and played a pivotal role in the club’s shocking FA Cup victory against Liverpool in 1988.
Following his success at Wimbledon, Wise moved to Chelsea in 1990, where he spent 11 influential years. During his time at Stamford Bridge, he won two FA Cups (1997 and 2000), a League Cup (1998), and a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1998). Wise served as club captain and is often noted as one of Chelsea’s most significant leaders during that period, although later leadership honors largely went to John Terry, who succeeded him and became an iconic figure at the club.
After leaving Chelsea in 2001, Wise had spells at several other clubs including Leicester City, Millwall—where he also served as player-manager—Southampton, and Coventry City before retiring from playing in the mid-2000s.
Dennis Wise represented England at the international level over a ten-year span. He earned 21 caps and scored once, marking his debut with a goal against Turkey on May 1, 1991. Wise was selected as part of England’s squad for UEFA Euro 2000. During the tournament, he played in the group stage match against Germany, which ended in a 1–0 win for England. He also featured in the match against Romania, which England lost 3–2, leading to their elimination from the competition.
Following his retirement from playing, Wise transitioned into football management and executive roles. Most notably, he served as Executive Director of Football at Newcastle United. Appointed in 2008 under the ownership of Mike Ashley, his role involved overseeing football development and recruitment alongside then-manager Kevin Keegan. However, his tenure was marked by internal disagreements and controversy, ultimately leading to significant organizational changes at the club and the departure of Keegan.
| Birth Date: | 16 Dec, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | London |
| Education: | Phoenix High School, London |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English footballer and manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
