Biography
Who is Joe Hart?
Early life and education
Joe Hart was born in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. He grew up in Shropshire and attended Oxon Primary School before moving on to Meole Brace School. During his time at school, he served as the head boy in his final year.
Outside of football, he was a talented cricketer. He played for Shrewsbury CC in the Birmingham and District Premier League. He also spent two years training with the youth squads in Worcestershire alongside Steven Davies.
Professional football career
His professional path began at his hometown club, Shrewsbury Town. He traveled with the first team as a teenager and made his senior debut in April 2004. After establishing himself at Shrewsbury, he moved to Manchester City in 2006.
During his time at Manchester City, Joe Hart became a highly decorated goalkeeper. He won the Premier League Golden Glove award four times in five years. He also secured two Premier League titles with the club during his tenure.
Following his time at City, he played for several other clubs. He had loan spells at Tranmere Rovers, Blackpool, and Birmingham City. He later played for Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur, and Celtic, where he won several trophies including three Scottish Premiership titles.
International career and achievements
Joe Hart represented England at the under-19 and under-21 levels before making his senior debut in June 2008. He was considered the primary goalkeeper for the national team between 2010 and 2017. He earned a total of 75 caps for his country.
In his international appearances, he recorded 43 clean sheets. He was also selected to be part of the England squads for two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. This period secured his reputation as a top-tier goalkeeper on the world stage.
Birthday and age
Joe Hart was born on April 19, 1987, which makes Joe 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Joe shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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