1. Michael Ian Mancienne was born on 8 January 1988 and is a former professional footballer who played as a defender.
19 Facts About Michael Mancienne
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Michael Mancienne played for football clubs in Germany, the United States, and England.
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Michael Mancienne is a former England under-21 player, having received his first call-up for the senior squad in November 2008, ahead of a friendly against Germany.
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Michael Mancienne signed a new contract with Chelsea in August 2009 that would expire in June 2013.
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Michael Mancienne played most of his 28 games for the Championship side at right back, but played a few times in his preferred centre-back position.
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Michael Mancienne was employed at centre back and in a defensive midfield role during the campaign, helping the club to survive their first season back at the top level.
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Michael Mancienne returned to Molineux for the following season, his third different spell with the Midlands club during which he made his 50th appearance for them.
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Michael Mancienne was reunited with former Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen, officially moving on 1 July 2011, when the transfer window opened.
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On 16 July 2014, Michael Mancienne joined Nottingham Forest on a three-year deal, reuniting with his England U21 manager Stuart Pearce.
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On 28 April 2017, Michael Mancienne signed a two-year extension to his contract with Nottingham Forest, now managed by Mark Warburton.
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On 3 August 2018, Michael Mancienne joined Major League Soccer side New England Revolution.
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Michael Mancienne's reported salary of $1.28 million in 2018, and $881,676 in 2019, made him not only the highest-paid defender in the league at the time, but the highest-paid defensive player in the team's history.
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On 9 June 2022, Michael Mancienne signed a one-year extension to his contract with Burton Albion.
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Mancienne is eligible to play for the Seychelles as his father, Michael Snr, originates from there and is a former Seychelles international midfielder.
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Michael Mancienne rejected the chance to play for the Seychelles national team in 2006 in favour of his native England.
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Michael Mancienne was an England regular at under-21 level since making his debut against Romania on 21 August 2007.
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Michael Mancienne was part of the side that reached the 2009 European Championships.
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Michael Mancienne has previously represented England at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels.
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Michael Mancienne scored his first International goal from a penalty against Bangladesh in 2023.