Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United and the England national team.

Harry Maguire is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United and the England national team. Born in Sheffield in 1993, he rose through the English leagues with Sheffield United, Hull City, and Leicester City before joining Manchester United in 2019 for a then world-record transfer fee for a defender.

Early life and career

Harry Maguire was born in Sheffield, England, and came through Sheffield United’s youth system before making his senior debut in 2011. He later played for Hull City, had a loan spell at Wigan Athletic, and established himself at Leicester City.

Manchester United career

Maguire signed for Manchester United in August 2019 for a reported £80 million fee, which made him the world’s most expensive defender at the time. He became club captain later in 2019 and remained a central figure in the squad after stepping down from the captaincy in 2023.

England career

Maguire made his senior England debut in 2017 and became a regular in the national team. He has featured at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups and at UEFA Euro 2020, where England finished runners-up.

Playing style

Maguire is a centre-back known for his aerial ability, physical presence, and ball-playing style. He is also notable for his height, which is listed at 194 cm.