Biography
Who is Tyrone Mings?
Early life and education
Born in Bath, United Kingdom, Tyrone Mings Deon Mings is the son of former non-League striker Adie Mings. He began his football path at the age of eight when he joined the Southampton academy in 2001. However, he was released eight years later in 2009 due to youth budget cuts.
Following his release, he focused on his education and attended Millfield school in Somerset for two years while on a football scholarship. After finishing his schooling, he sought opportunities with clubs like Bristol Rovers and Eastleigh, though neither offered him a contract initially.
Non-League beginnings
Tyrone started his senior playing career in the lower tiers of English football. He signed with Southern Football League club Yate Town in July 2010. During his tenure there, he participated in the FA Cup qualifying rounds and won the 2010-11 Gloucestershire Senior Cup.
He later moved to Chippenham Town in the summer of 2012. While playing for Chippenham, he balanced his athletic career with employment as a mortgage advisor and a barman.
Professional rise at Ipswich
In December 2012, Tyrone signed for Ipswich Town for a fee of 10,000 pounds following a short trial. He debuted on the final day of the 2012-13 season against Burnley. Over the next few years, he established himself in the squad, especially receiving the number 3 shirt after the departure of Aaron Cresswell.
In September 2014, he signed a new three-year contract. During the 2014-15 season, he made 44 appearances and won the Championship Player of the Month award for September 2014.
Bournemouth and Aston Villa career
Tyrone joined Premier League side Bournemouth in June 2015 on a four-year contract. His debut occurred in August 2015, but he suffered a knee injury shortly after. He returned to the pitch in December 2016. In January 2019, he joined Aston Villa on loan, helping the team secure promotion to the Premier League through the play-offs.
He signed a permanent deal with Aston Villa in July 2019. Throughout his tenure at Villa, he has served as captain, experienced significant injuries, and returned to play in the 2026 UEFA Europa League final, where the club secured a 3-0 victory. On 4 June 2025, he signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2027.
International career
He received his first senior England squad call-up in August 2019 and made his international debut in October of that same year. In June 2021, he was selected for the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament squad, starting the first two matches for the team.
In recent seasons, he has continued his professional duties at Aston Villa, including playing in the Champions League and managing recovery from injuries to return to first-team action.
Birthday and age
Tyrone Mings was born on March 13, 1993, which makes Tyrone 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Tyrone shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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