Biography
Who is Jack Wilshere?
Early life
Jack Wilshere Andrew Garry Wilshere was born on January 1, 1992, in Stevenage, United Kingdom. He grew up nearby in Hitchin and attended The Priory School. During his school years, he captained his school football team to several victories, including County Cup and District Cup titles from Year 7 through to Year 10. He also secured the Under 15s National Cup during Year 8.
As a young boy, Jack supported West Ham United and looked up to player Paolo Di Canio. He spent a short period in the Luton Town youth programme before joining the Arsenal Academy in October 2001 at the age of nine. He quickly moved through the youth ranks and was named captain of the under-16 squad at age fifteen.
Club career highlights
Jack advanced rapidly through Arsenal's youth system, starring for the under-18s and reserves before making his competitive first-team debut in September 2008 against Blackburn Rovers. At sixteen years and 256 days old, he became Arsenal's youngest-ever league debutant. Later that month, he scored his first competitive goal for the club in a League Cup match against Sheffield United.
During the 2009 to 2010 season, Jack spent time on loan at Bolton Wanderers, where he scored his first Premier League goal against West Ham United. Upon returning to Arsenal, he established himself as a regular midfielder. He earned accolades such as the PFA Young Player of the Year award and selection to the PFA Team of the Year for the 2010 to 2011 season.
After leaving Arsenal in 2018, Jack joined West Ham United for a two-year spell. He later played for AFC Bournemouth and Danish club AGF before announcing his retirement from playing professional football in 2022. Following his playing career, he moved into coaching and became the manager of EFL League One club Luton Town.
International career
Jack represented the England national team across various youth levels before making his senior debut against Hungary at the age of eighteen years and 222 days. He went on to make thirty-four appearances for the senior England national team.
As an international player, Jack represented his country on the world stage at major tournaments. He was part of the England squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and also played in UEFA Euro 2016.
Birthday and age
Jack Wilshere was born on January 1, 1992, which makes Jack 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Jack shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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