Biography
Who is Gareth Barry?
Early life and schooling
Gareth Barry was born in Hastings, United Kingdom, on February 23, 1981. He grew up with a strong interest in football and attended Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College.
As a youngster, he developed his skills and joined Brighton and Hove Albion before moving to Aston Villa in 1997.
Aston Villa career
Gareth Barry joined Aston Villa as a trainee in 1997 alongside Michael Standing. He spent twelve years at the club and made his senior debut in May 1998 against Sheffield Wednesday.
During his time at Aston Villa, he became a key player and served as team captain. He reached 441 total appearances for the club across all competitions before moving to Manchester City.
Manchester City and trophies
In June 2009, Gareth Barry signed a five-year contract with Manchester City for a fee of twelve million pounds. He wore the number 18 shirt and quickly established himself in the midfield.
He helped the club win the FA Cup in 2011 and secured the Premier League title the following season, making 34 league appearances during that successful campaign.
Everton and later career
After an initial loan spell, Gareth Barry joined Everton on a permanent three-year deal in July 2014. He became a reliable presence in the Everton midfield and helped the team achieve a record points total.
Later in his career, he signed for West Bromwich Albion and played there until his retirement from professional football in 2020.
International career
Gareth Barry represented England at the international level, earning 53 caps and scoring three goals for the national team. He won his first full cap in the year 2000.
He was included in England squads for major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2000 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he also captained the side in a friendly match against Egypt in 2010.
Birthday and age
Gareth Barry was born on February 23, 1981, which makes Gareth 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Gareth shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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