22 Facts About Harry Maguire

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Jacob Harry Maguire was born on 5 March 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.

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Harry Maguire made 166 appearances for United and was the club's Player of the Year three seasons in succession, featuring in the PFA Team of the Year for League One as many times.

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Harry Maguire played one match for the England national under-21 team in 2012.

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Harry Maguire was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and was raised in the nearby village of Mosborough.

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Harry Maguire attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School in Spinkhill and St Mary's Roman Catholic High School in Chesterfield.

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From 7 to 16 years old, Harry Maguire played as central midfielder for Sheffield United's academy.

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Harry Maguire made four further appearances that season but could not prevent the club from being relegated to League One.

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Harry Maguire continued in great form as United pushed for promotion from League One and was rewarded at the end of the season when he was named as both "Player of the Year" and "Young Player of the Year" by the club.

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Harry Maguire played in every minute of United's 38 game league campaign, becoming the first outfield player to do so for the club since 1995.

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When several teammates received racist threats following the loss, Harry Maguire joined other past and present United players condemning the abuse.

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Harry Maguire came under intense criticism for his performances as many believed he had failed to show consistency.

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Harry Maguire was named in the England squad for the 2018 World Cup.

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Harry Maguire assisted Harry Kane's winner against Tunisia on 18 June 2018 in England's World Cup opener.

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At UEFA Euro 2020, Harry Maguire played his first match against Czech Republic in the last fixture of the group stage.

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Harry Maguire started in the semi-finals against Denmark and in the final against Italy.

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Harry Maguire was selected for the 2022 World Cup Team of the Tournament.

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Harry Maguire is a powerful and accomplished penalty-kick taker and is notable for his ability to score powerful headers.

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In February 2018, Harry Maguire got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Fern Hawkins after seven years of dating.

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On 3 April 2019, Harry Maguire revealed on his Instagram page that Hawkins had given birth to their first child, a daughter.

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On 21 August 2020, Harry Maguire was arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos after an incident involving the police.

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On 5 March 2021, it was reported that Harry Maguire's appeal was unlikely to take place in 2021, and that while the prosecution are keen for the case to be resolved as quickly as possible, proceedings could theoretically be delayed until 2028.

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In 2022, Harry Maguire was targeted with a bomb threat, resulting in the police sweeping his house for devices.