Biography
Who is Michael Carrick?
Early life and education
Michael Carrick was born on July 28, 1981, in Wallsend, United Kingdom, to parents Vince and Lynn Carrick. He grew up with a younger brother named Graeme and became involved in football at the age of four. As a child, he played five-a-side football at Wallsend Boys Club and was a boyhood fan of Newcastle United.
During his school years, Michael attended Western Middle School and Burnside Community High School, completing his GCSE exams in 1997. At the age of 12, he was selected for North Tyneside Schools and played for the Wallsend Boys' Club under-16s, where he also earned a cap for the England Boys' club side.
Club playing career
Michael began his professional career at West Ham United, joining their youth team in 1997 and winning the FA Youth Cup in 1999. During his time with the Hammers, he also spent time on loan at Swindon Town and Birmingham City before establishing himself in the first team. He made over 150 appearances for West Ham before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2004 for a fee of around 3.5 million pounds.
In 2006, Michael transferred to Manchester United for 14 million pounds, where he became a regular fixture in the midfield. Over a 12-year playing career with the club, he won numerous major trophies, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He captained Manchester United in his final season as a player before transitioning into coaching.
International career and management
Michael represented England at several youth and senior levels, earning 34 caps during his international career. He made his senior debut for the national team in 2001 and was a member of the England squads for both the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.
After retiring from playing, Michael moved into coaching roles. He currently serves as the head coach of Premier League club Manchester United, utilizing his extensive experience from a long and successful playing career in English football.
Birthday and age
Michael Carrick was born on July 28, 1981, which makes Michael 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Michael shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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