Harry Maguire facts for kids
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Maguire with England in 2023
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| Full name | Jacob Harry Maguire | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 March 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Manchester United | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| –2011 | Sheffield United | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | Sheffield United | 134 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Hull City | 54 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | → Wigan Athletic (loan) | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Leicester City | 69 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019– | Manchester United | 167 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | England U21 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017– | England | 64 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:37, 25 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:50, 7 September 2024 (UTC) |
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Jacob Harry Maguire (born March 5, 1993) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for Manchester United and the England national team.
Maguire started his career in the youth system at Sheffield United. He joined their first team in 2011. He played 166 games for United and was named their Player of the Year three times in a row. He was also chosen for the PFA Team of the Year for League One three times.
In 2014, he moved to Hull City. He was then loaned to Wigan Athletic in 2015. He joined Leicester City in 2017. During the 2017–18 season, he played every minute and was named Player of the Season.
Maguire moved to Manchester United in 2019 for a fee of about £80 million. This was a world-record amount for a defender at the time. Within six months, he became the club captain, a role he held until 2023.
He played one match for the England national under-21 team in 2012. He made his senior debut for England in 2017. He was part of the England squads for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. He also played in UEFA Euro 2020, where he was named in the Team of the Tournament.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Jacob Harry Maguire was born on March 5, 1993, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He grew up in the nearby village of Mosborough. His brothers, Joe and Laurence, are also footballers.
He went to Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic High School. From ages 7 to 16, Maguire played as a central midfielder for Sheffield United's youth academy.
Club Career Highlights
Playing for Sheffield United
Starting His Professional Journey (2011–2012)
Harry Maguire came through the youth system at Sheffield United. He joined the first team in April 2011. His first game was against Cardiff City, where he won the Man of the Match award. He played four more games that season. However, the club was relegated to League One.
He scored his first goal for United in a 2–0 win against Oldham Athletic in August 2011. He played every game from the start of the season. In October, he signed a new contract until 2015. At the end of the 2011–12 League One season, he was named "Player of the Year" and "Young Player of the Year" by the club. He was also chosen for the PFA Team of the Year for League One.
Continued Success and Recognition (2012–2014)
Maguire remained a key player in the center of defense. He scored two goals in a 4–1 win over Notts County in October 2012. By February 2013, at just 19 years old, he had made his 100th start for United. His strong performances in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for League One again.
In June 2014, Sheffield United offered Maguire a better contract. This was because other clubs like Hull City and Wolverhampton Wanderers were interested in him.
Moving to Hull City
Early Years and Loan Spell (2014–2016)
On July 29, 2014, Maguire joined Hull City for £2.5 million. He signed a three-year contract. He played his first game for Hull in August in a UEFA Europa League match. He made his Premier League debut in December.
After playing only six games for Hull, Maguire joined Wigan Athletic on a one-month loan in February 2015. He scored his first goal for Wigan in a 3–1 win against Blackpool. His loan was extended until the end of the season.
Becoming a Regular Player (2016–2017)
While Maguire was on loan, Hull City was relegated to the Championship. In May 2016, they won promotion back to the Premier League. Maguire came on as a substitute in the final minute of their 1–0 play-off final win.
In the 2016–17 season, Maguire became a regular starter for Hull. He scored his first goal for Hull in October 2016 in an EFL Cup match. He also captained Hull and scored his first Premier League goal in April 2017. Even though Hull was relegated that season, fans and players voted him Hull's Player of the Year.
Joining Leicester City
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On June 15, 2017, Maguire signed with Leicester City for £12 million. He made his debut in August in a 4–3 loss to Arsenal. Eight days later, he scored his first goal for Leicester in a 2–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. He played every minute of the 2017–18 season. He was named Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season for the club.
In August 2018, there were rumors about him moving to Manchester United. However, Leicester's manager confirmed that Maguire would stay with the club.
Playing for Manchester United
First Season and Captaincy (2019–2020)
In July 2019, Manchester United made a bid for Maguire. Leicester accepted an improved bid of about £80 million in August. This made Maguire the world's most expensive defender. He signed a six-year contract. He made his United debut in a 4–0 win over Chelsea in August 2019 and was named Man of the Match.
In January 2020, Maguire was named club captain by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær. He scored his first goal for United in an FA Cup win against Tranmere Rovers. He scored his first Premier League goal for United in February against Chelsea. In June, he scored the winning goal in an FA Cup quarter-final against Norwich City. He played every minute of United's 38 league games that season. This was the first time an outfield player had done this for the club since 1995.
Europa League Final Appearance (2020–2021)
On October 17, 2020, Maguire scored his first goal of the season in a 4–1 win against Newcastle United. In January 2021, he scored in a 2–1 loss to his former club Sheffield United. He played the full 90 minutes in United's record-equalling 9–0 win against Southampton in February.
In April, he equaled a club record for playing the most league games without being substituted. He played his 71st consecutive Premier League game. However, he had to be substituted in May due to an ankle injury. Due to this injury, Maguire missed the 2021 Europa League final against Villarreal, which United lost.
Challenges and EFL Cup Victory (2021–2023)
On October 20, 2021, Maguire scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–2 win over Atalanta. In February 2022, he scored his only Premier League goal of the season in a 4–2 win over Leeds United. He faced criticism for his performances during the 2021–22 season. Manchester United finished sixth, conceding many goals.
In the 2022–23 season, Maguire started only eight Premier League matches. New manager Erik ten Hag often chose other defenders. On February 26, 2023, Maguire won the 2023 EFL Cup final with Manchester United. They beat Newcastle United 2–0 at Wembley Stadium. This was his first trophy with the club. He lifted the trophy with on-field captain Bruno Fernandes. Maguire later said that injuries and illness prevented him from getting a good run of games that season.
Regaining Form and Impact (2023–Present)
On July 16, 2023, Maguire announced that he was no longer Manchester United's captain. Bruno Fernandes was named the new captain. Maguire was linked with a move to West Ham United, but he decided to stay and fight for his place.
During the 2023–24 season, Maguire began playing more regularly. Manager Erik ten Hag praised his improved form. On October 7, 2023, Maguire provided an assist for a late winning goal against Brentford. On October 24, he scored the only goal in a Champions League match against Copenhagen. This was United's only win in the competition that season.
In November 2023, Maguire won the Premier League Player of the Month award. He was the first United defender to win it since 2009. He thanked his teammates, staff, and fans for their support. Fans praised him for turning his form around.
In the 2024–25 season, Maguire started regularly under new head coach Ruben Amorim. He said he felt he had been in a good place for a while. He knew his chance would come and he needed to be ready. On February 7, 2025, Maguire scored a last-minute header against his former club Leicester City in the FA Cup. This goal sent United to the fifth round. Replays showed he was offside, but the goal stood as VAR was not used in that round.
On April 17, 2025, in a Europa League quarter-final, Maguire scored a winning goal in extra time. This secured a 7–6 aggregate win for United against Olympique Lyonnais, sending them to the semi-finals.
International Career
Playing for England's Youth Team
Maguire could play for England, Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland. In November 2012, he was called up to the England national under-21 team. He made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 win against Northern Ireland Under-21s.
Playing for the Senior England Team
On August 24, 2017, England manager Gareth Southgate included Maguire in his squad. He made his senior debut in England's 1–0 win over Lithuania. This was the final match of their successful World Cup qualification. Maguire was then chosen for the England squad for the 2018 World Cup. He helped set up Harry Kane's winning goal against Tunisia. On July 7, he scored his first England goal in a 2–0 win over Sweden in the quarter-final.
At UEFA Euro 2020, Maguire played his first match against the Czech Republic. He then played in the round of 16, where England beat Germany 2–0. He was named Star of the Match for that game. On July 3, 2021, Maguire scored England's second goal in a 4–0 win over Ukraine in the quarter-finals.
Maguire started in the semi-finals against Denmark and in the final against Italy. He scored England's second penalty in the shoot-out, but England lost 3–2. His strong performances earned him a spot in the Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament.
On November 15, 2021, Maguire scored the opening goal in a 10–0 victory over San Marino. This made him England's highest-scoring defender with seven goals. Maguire was also selected for England's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was praised for his consistent performances throughout the tournament. He made his 50th appearance for England in a 0–0 draw against the United States.
On June 6, 2024, Maguire was not included in the England squad for Euro 2024. This was because he had not fully recovered from a calf injury.
How Harry Maguire Plays
Maguire is known for being a strong and confident defender. He is also good at keeping control of the ball. He is physically strong and has a powerful presence on the field. He is also known for scoring powerful headers.
Personal Life
In February 2018, Maguire got engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Fern Hawkins. They had been dating for seven years. The couple married on June 25, 2022, in France. They have two daughters, born in April 2019 and May 2020.
Honours and Awards
Hull City
- Football League Championship play-offs: 2016
Manchester United
- EFL Cup: 2022–23
- FA Cup: 2023–24; runner-up: 2022–23
- FA Community Shield runner-up: 2024
- UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2020–21, 2024–25
England
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2020
- UEFA Nations League third place: 2018–19
Individual Awards
- PFA Team of the Year: 2011–12 League One, 2012–13 League One, 2013–14 League One
- PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2013–14 League One
- Football League One Team of the Season: 2013–14
- Football League Young Player of the Month: August 2011
- Sheffield United Player of the Year: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14
- Sheffield United Young Player of the Year: 2011–12
- Hull City Fans' Player of the Year: 2016–17
- Hull City Players' Player of the Year: 2016–17
- Leicester City Player of the Season: 2017–18
- Leicester City Players' Player of the Season: 2017–18
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2020–21
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2020
- Premier League Player of the Month: November 2023
See also
In Spanish: Harry Maguire para niños
