Everything you need to know about England defender Harry Maguire.
Harry Maguire is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a central defender for both Manchester United and the England national team. He was born on March 5, 1993, in Sheffield, England.
The England international started his career at Sheffield United, joining the club's youth academy at the age of 11. He graduated through the club's youth system and made his senior debut in 2011. He became an integral part of the team and was voted the club's Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons while at Sheffield.
He later joined Hull City in 2014 before moving on to Leicester City on a five-year deal in the summer of 2017 for a fee of £17 million. He immediately became a key player for the Foxes and helped the team to reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club.
His impressive performances in the Premier League earned him a big-money move to Manchester United. He immediately became a key player for Manchester United and was named the club's Player of the Year in his first season at the club. Maguire's leadership qualities have been highlighted by his appointment as Manchester United's captain for the 2020/21 season.
Maguire is known for his philanthropy and has been involved in several charitable initiatives throughout his career. He has also been vocal in his support of mental health awareness and has spoken openly about his own experiences with anxiety and depression.
Maguire is known for his physicality, aerial ability, and leadership qualities, which have made him a fan favourite at both the club and international levels.
Here are 15 interesting facts about Maguire that you absolutely need to know?
GettyHis first name isn't Harry
Widely known as Harry Maguire in general public, it might come as a shock to you that his first name isn't actually Harry. His full name is Jacob Harry Maguire, but he likes to go with Harry.
AdvertisementVery good at school
With his on-field performances making waves, Maguire was not a slouch in the classroom either. His former deputy headteacher recalls him as being a very good student, academically speaking.
His former teacher, Sue Cain, said: “He had his head screwed on even at that age. He did everything you asked him to do and he never questioned why. He was popular, and he was huge."
“Even at a young age he was very tall but he has filled out since then too. He towered over the other teams. He got A* and A grades in his GCSEs."
“I think he would have gone on to study business or maths and probably would have been an accountant. He was very capable academically.”
GettyExcelled at multiple sports growing up
Manchester United captain and England international Maguire played a wide variety of sports while growing up and did not focus solely on football until later on in his teenage years.
He took part in cross country and credits it for developing his stamina. He also spent some time playing rugby which helped him with his “bravery, weaving in and out of players, helping with agility” and hockey which helped his “vision and passing”.
Football runs in the family
Maguire isn't the only footballer in his family. His two brothers, Joe and Laurence, are also footballers, with Laurence playing for Chesterfield in the National League while Joe plays for Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity.
Laurence was recently selected for the England C side, a team for under-23 players who are outside the football league.