Joe Hart facts for kids
Hart playing for Manchester City in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Charles Joseph John Hart | ||
| Date of birth | 19 April 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Shrewsbury, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2003 | Shrewsbury Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2006 | Shrewsbury Town | 54 | (0) |
| 2006–2018 | Manchester City | 266 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Blackpool (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Birmingham City (loan) | 36 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Torino (loan) | 36 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → West Ham United (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Burnley | 19 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Celtic | 109 | (0) |
| Total | 550 | (0) | |
| National team | |||
| 2005–2006 | England U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | England U21 | 21 | (0) |
| 2008–2017 | England | 75 | (0) |
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Charles Joseph John Hart (born 19 April 1987) is an English football expert and former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper.
Joe Hart started his career at his hometown club, Shrewsbury Town. In 2006, he joined Manchester City in the Premier League. He also spent time on loan at other clubs like Birmingham City. There, he was named the best Premier League goalkeeper for the season.
He returned to Manchester City and won the Golden Glove award multiple times. This award is for the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets (games without letting in a goal). He helped Manchester City win two Premier League titles.
Later in his career, Hart played for Torino, West Ham United, Burnley, and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2021, he joined Scottish Premiership team Celtic. At Celtic, he won seven trophies in three seasons. This included three Scottish Premiership titles. Joe Hart announced his retirement from football in February 2024.
He also played for the England senior team from 2008 to 2017. He played in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. He is known for keeping 43 clean sheets for England.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Joe Hart was born in Shrewsbury, England, on April 19, 1987. His father sold gym equipment, and his mother was a nursery school teacher. He went to Oxon Primary School and Meole Brace School. He was even the head boy in his last year of school.
As a young boy, Joe was also a talented cricketer. He played for Shrewsbury Cricket Club and spent two years with Worcestershire County Cricket Club's youth teams. He played alongside future England cricketer Steven Davies.
Starting at Shrewsbury Town
Joe Hart was only 15 when he first traveled with the first team of his hometown club, Shrewsbury Town. He was a substitute in a match in February 2003. He made his official senior debut on April 20, 2004, the day after his 17th birthday. This was during the season Shrewsbury spent in the Football Conference.
In the 2005–06 season, Hart became the main goalkeeper for Shrewsbury Town. He played all 46 league matches that season. Even though the team let in many goals, Joe's own performances were praised. He earned his first England under-19 cap in October 2005.
Many top clubs in the Premier League noticed Joe Hart. Scouts from teams like Everton, Arsenal, and Chelsea came to watch him play. Manchester City showed the most interest. In January 2006, fans voted him the top player in League Two. He was also named the best goalkeeper in League Two by other professional players. This earned him a spot in the League Two PFA Team of the Year.
Playing for Manchester City
Joe Hart officially joined Manchester City in 2006. The club's goalkeeping coach, Tim Flowers, saw his great potential. Hart made his first appearance for City on October 14, 2006. He kept a clean sheet in this match, which ended 0–0.
Early Loan Spells
In January 2007, Hart went on loan to League One club Tranmere Rovers. He played six matches there. Later, in April 2007, he joined Blackpool on loan. Blackpool won all five matches he played in, and he kept a clean sheet in his first game for them.
Becoming Manchester City's Number One
After his successful loan at Blackpool, Manchester City manager Sven-Göran Eriksson made Hart the team's main goalkeeper. Eriksson called him "one of the biggest talents in this country." Hart made his England debut in June 2008. He signed a new five-year contract with City later that year.
When Shay Given joined Manchester City in January 2009, Hart became the second-choice goalkeeper.
Loan to Birmingham City
In June 2009, Joe Hart went on a season-long loan to Birmingham City. They had just been promoted to the Premier League. He made his debut against Manchester United.
At first, Hart made some mistakes. But his performances quickly improved. He showed great judgment and made impressive saves. Birmingham City went on a club-record 12-match unbeaten run. Hart was voted Birmingham City's Player of the Year for the 2009–10 season. He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year.
Winning Trophies with Manchester City
After his successful loan, Joe Hart returned to Manchester City. Manager Roberto Mancini chose him as the starting goalkeeper. Hart played very well, keeping many clean sheets. He helped City reach the Champions League for the first time. He also helped them win the 2011 FA Cup Final against Stoke City.
Hart's 18 clean sheets in the 2010–11 Premier League season earned him the Premier League Golden Glove award. This award goes to the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets. He also set a new club record for clean sheets in a season with 29.
In August 2011, Hart signed a new contract until 2016. He won the Golden Glove award again in the 2011–12 Premier League season. He helped City win their first Premier League title in 44 years. His great performances also earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year.
Hart won the Golden Glove award for a third time in the 2012–13 Premier League season. He also won it for a fourth time in the 2014–15 Premier League season. This made him one of the most awarded goalkeepers in Premier League history. On February 24, 2015, he saved a penalty from FIFA Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi. Messi later called Hart a "phenomenon."
Later Club Career
Loans to Torino and West Ham United
In August 2016, a new manager, Pep Guardiola, joined Manchester City. Hart was no longer the first-choice goalkeeper. Guardiola wanted a goalkeeper who was better with his feet. Hart made only one appearance before moving on loan to Torino in Italy. He became the first English goalkeeper to play in Italy's Serie A.
Hart played in 36 league matches for Torino. However, he made some high-profile mistakes. After his loan, Torino did not sign him permanently. In July 2017, Hart joined West Ham United on a season-long loan. He played 19 league games but was later replaced as the starting goalkeeper.
Moving to Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur
In August 2018, Hart joined Burnley permanently. This ended his 12 years with Manchester City. He played in Burnley's first 19 league games. However, when other goalkeepers returned from injury, he became a backup again. He left the club in June 2020.
In August 2020, Hart signed a two-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur. He mostly played in cup competitions and the Europa League.
Success at Celtic
On August 3, 2021, Joe Hart signed a three-year contract with Scottish club Celtic. He quickly became the main goalkeeper. He helped Celtic win the 2021–22 Scottish League Cup in December 2021. In May 2022, he won the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership with Celtic.
During the 2022–23 season, Hart was key as Celtic won a domestic treble. This means they won the league, the Scottish League Cup, and the Scottish Cup in one season. He played in both cup finals.
On February 22, 2024, Joe Hart announced he would retire at the end of the season. His last professional game was on May 25, 2024. He won the Scottish Cup final against Rangers in his final match.
International Career
Youth Teams
Joe Hart first played for the England under-19 team in September 2005. He then made his debut for the England under-21 team. He played in all the qualifying matches for the 2009 European Championships. In the semi-final against Sweden, he saved a penalty in a shoot-out, helping England win.
Playing for the Senior England Team
Joe Hart was called up to the senior England team in 2008. He made his debut on June 1, 2008, against Trinidad and Tobago. He came on at half-time and helped England win 3–0.
He was chosen for England's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He didn't play in the World Cup but became England's first-choice goalkeeper afterward. He earned his first competitive cap in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria. He made three important saves in that match.
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In May 2012, new England manager Roy Hodgson included Hart in the UEFA Euro 2012 squad. He played in England's matches during the tournament. Hart made the most saves of any goalkeeper in the group stage.
Hart was also selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He played in England's first two group matches. England did not advance past the group stages in that tournament.
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In October 2014, Hart earned his 50th cap for England. This made him the sixth English goalkeeper to reach this milestone. He also captained England for the first time in a friendly match against Spain in 2015.
Hart was part of England's squad for UEFA Euro 2016. He played in the tournament, but England was knocked out in the last 16. His last appearance for England was in 2017. He was not selected for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Joe Hart played 75 times for England, keeping 43 clean sheets. This is the second-highest number of clean sheets in England's history.
Playing Style
In his best years, Joe Hart was considered one of England's top goalkeepers. He was known for his amazing speed and ability to stop shots. He was also good at rushing out to block shots in one-on-one situations. In 2015, famous Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon called Hart one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
However, some experts also pointed out areas for improvement. They sometimes criticized his passing, positioning, and how he dealt with crosses. After Euro 2016, his performance level seemed to drop.
Personal Life
Joe Hart married Kimberly Crew in Florence, Italy, in 2015. They have one son.
On July 7, 2018, Joe Hart played cricket for Shrewsbury Cricket Club. He scored 6 runs and took a catch in the match.
Media Career
After retiring from football, Joe Hart began working as a football expert. He worked for the BBC during their coverage of UEFA Euro 2024. In August 2024, it was announced that he would join the BBC's Match of the Day program.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shrewsbury Town | 2002–03 | Third Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | Football Conference | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2004–05 | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | League Two | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||
| Total | 54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | |||
| Manchester City | 2006–07 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 0 | |||
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | — | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 38 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | — | 55 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 39 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | Premier League | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | — | 47 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 266 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 348 | 0 | ||
| Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 2006–07 | League One | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||||
| Blackpool (loan) | 2006–07 | League One | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Birmingham City (loan) | 2009–10 | Premier League | 36 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 41 | 0 | ||
| Torino (loan) | 2016–17 | Serie A | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 37 | 0 | |||
| West Ham United (loan) | 2017–18 | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| Burnley | 2018–19 | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 24 | 0 | |||
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |
| Celtic | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 35 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | — | 54 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 37 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 50 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 37 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 49 | 0 | ||
| Total | 109 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 | — | 153 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 550 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 705 | 0 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 75 | 0 | |
Honours
Shrewsbury Town
- Football Conference play-offs: 2003-04
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2011–12, 2013–14
- FA Cup: 2010–11; runner-up: 2012–13
- Football League Cup: 2013–14, 2015–16
Tottenham Hotspur
- EFL Cup runner-up: 2020–21
Celtic
- Scottish Premiership: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Scottish Cup: 2022–23, 2023–24
- Scottish League Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
England U21
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2009
Individual
- Premier League Golden Glove: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15
- PFA Team of the Year: 2005–06 League Two, 2009–10 Premier League, 2011–12 Premier League
- Birmingham City Player of the Year: 2009–10
- Manchester City Performance of the Season: 2010–11
- Manchester City Player of the Month: August 2010, March 2015
- PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2022–23 Premiership
Images for kids
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Hart playing for Manchester City in 2008
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Hart with Birmingham City in 2009
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See also
In Spanish: Joe Hart para niños
