Gordon Ramsay is considered by many to be the best chef in Britain. He began his colourful career as a professional footballer for Glasgow Rangers. A dramatic change of course took him to work for three years as Marco Pierre White's sous chef at Harvey's restaurant after which he worked with Albert Roux, Guy Savoy and Joel Robuchon. At the age of 26 he launched his first restaurant, Aubergine, which gained two Michelin stars. In September 1998 he opened Gordon Ramsay which was awarded three Michelin stars and was named the second best restaurant in the world by a Restaurant magazine poll.