Michael Carrick
Fact File
Full Name: Michael Carrick
Date of Birth: 28 July 1981 (39 years old)
Place of Birth: Wallsend, United Kingdom
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English (34 caps)
Biography
Michael Carrick is an English professional football manager and former player who is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time and best known for his 12-year playing career with Manchester United, whom he also captained. Mainly used as a central or holding midfielder, his playing style was grounded in his passing ability.
Carrick began his career at West Ham United, joining the youth team in 1997 and winning the FA Youth Cup two years later. He made more than 150 appearances for the Hammers, and in 2004, he moved to rival London club Tottenham Hotspur. He played an influential role at the club for two seasons before moving to Manchester United in 2006 for £18 million.
From his debut onwards, Carrick was a regular in the Manchester United first team and established himself as a key member of the team that won the Premier League in 2006/07. The following season he was part of the side that won the 2008 Champions League final and as of 2021, he is the only English player alongside his teammate Wayne Rooney to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and FIFA Club World Cup.
Carrick represented England at senior level on 34 occasions after debuting in 2001. He was often overlooked during his England career, with many of his contemporaries being preferred in his position. He was a member of the England squad for two major tournaments, the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
After retiring in 2018, he joined the Manchester United coaching staff under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before departing the club in 2021 to pursue his ambitions as a manager.
Playing History
Years |
Team |
Appearances |
1999-2004 |
West Ham United |
159 |
1999 |
➝ Swindon Town (loan) |
6 |
2000 |
➝ Birmingham City (loan) |
2 |
2004-2006 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
75 |
2006-2018 |
Manchester United |
464 |
Managerial History
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Honours
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Team
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Premier League: 5 (2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2012/13)
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FA Cup: 1 (2015/16)
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EFL Cup: 2 (2009/10, 2016/17)
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FA Community Shield: 6 (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016)
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UEFA Champions League: 1 (2007/08)
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UEFA Europa League: 1 (2016/2017)
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UEFA Intertoto League: 1 (1999)
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FIFA Club World Cup: 1 (2008)
Individual
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2003/04 First Division PFA Team of the Year
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2012/13 Premier League PFA Team of the Year
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2012/13 Manchester United Player’s Player of the Year
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