Biography
Who is Michail Antonio?
Early life and career
Born in Wandsworth, Michail Gregory Antonio began his football path with the Tooting & Mitcham United Juniors. He played there for six seasons starting at age 12. During his teenage years, he had trial opportunities with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford, and Queens Park Rangers, but none led to a signing. He eventually signed with Tooting & Mitcham United at age 17. After making a handful of first-team appearances, he moved to Championship side Reading in October 2008.
His time at Reading involved several loan spells to gain experience, which was common for young players at the time. These included stints at Cheltenham Town, Southampton, and Colchester United. During his time at Southampton, he helped the team win the 2010 Football League Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium against Carlisle United. This was his first taste of professional silverware. He struggled to secure a permanent starting spot at Reading throughout his four-year tenure there, which ultimately led him to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Rise through the leagues
A loan move to Sheffield Wednesday in 2012 proved crucial for his development. He made a strong impact immediately, scoring 12 goals in 64 appearances. The club signed him permanently later that year on a four-year deal. He later transferred to Nottingham Forest in 2014 for a reported fee in the region of 1.5 million pounds.
He performed well at Forest, scoring 14 goals during his first season and earning the club's Player of the Season award in 2015. His consistent form attracted attention from several Premier League clubs. West Ham United eventually secured his signature in September 2015 for approximately 7 million pounds.
Success at West Ham United
At West Ham United, Michail Antonio evolved from a versatile utility player into a reliable striker. He initially played in various roles, including right back and winger, before establishing himself as the club's main striker. He spent a decade at the London club. In 2021, he became the top scorer for West Ham in the Premier League. He also contributed to the team winning the UEFA Conference League during the 2022–2023 season.
In December 2024, he was involved in a car crash. His time at West Ham ended when he was released six months later at the end of his contract. Following a period of training with other English clubs, he signed for the Qatari club Al-Sailiya in March 2026.
International career
Although he received call-ups for the England squad in 2016 and 2017, he did not make an appearance. He later chose to represent Jamaica at the international level. He made his debut for the Jamaica national team in 2021. Since then, he has participated in several major tournaments.
This includes the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2024 Copa América. He was also part of the squad for the 2025 Gold Cup. He reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa América with the national team. His physical style of play and experience in the top flight have made him a key figure for the Jamaican squad in recent years.
Birthday and age
Michail Antonio was born on March 28, 1990, which makes Michail 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Michail shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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