Marc Albrighton

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Marc Albrighton is an English former professional footballer known for his role as a winger or wing-back.

He began his professional career at Aston Villa, where he played from 2009 to 2014.

Albrighton was a key player for Leicester City, helping them win the Premier League in the 2015-16 season.

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Biography

Early Life

Marc Kevin Albrighton was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, where he began his football journey at the local club Mile Oak Monarchs. His talent was soon recognized, leading to a trial at West Bromwich Albion, which he did not pass. However, he was signed by Aston Villa at the young age of eight, marking the start of a promising career. Albrighton progressed through the youth ranks, impressing in the under-18 squad and reserves, before making his senior debut in a pre-season friendly in July 2008.

Career

Albrighton made his competitive debut for Aston Villa in February 2009 during a UEFA Cup match against CSKA Moscow. He made his Premier League debut on the opening day of the 2009-10 season against Wigan Athletic. Over the years, he played a significant role at Villa, extending his contract in 2009 and becoming a key player. In 2014, he transferred to Leicester City, where he enjoyed considerable success, including winning the Premier League in the 2015-16 season. He also had a brief stint at Wigan Athletic in 2013 and later joined West Bromwich Albion in 2023.

International Career

Albrighton represented England at various youth levels, making his debut for the under-20 team in April 2009 and scoring shortly after coming on for the under-21s in September 2010 during a Euro qualifying match.

Personal Life

A lifelong Aston Villa supporter, Albrighton expressed his joy at playing for the club he loved. He became a father for the first time in February 2012, and his personal life has been marked by both joy and tragedy, including the loss of his partner's mother in a terrorist attack in 2015. Albrighton has cited several footballing legends as his role models, including David Beckham, known for his crossing ability and technique, which Albrighton has been compared to throughout his career.

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Club career

Aston Villa

Early career

Born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Albrighton started his career at hometown club Mile Oak Monarchs, before he was offered a trial at Villa's local rivals West Bromwich Albion. He was rejected by Albion, then subsequently signed for Villa at the age of eight. After impressing in the under-18 squad and playing in the reserves, Albrighton's first taste of senior action came on 10 July 2008, playing 17 minutes as a substitute in the 6–0 pre-season friendly victory over Wil. He made his competitive debut in the UEFA Cup match away at CSKA Moscow on 26 February 2009, a 2–0 loss (3–1 aggregate). During the 2009–10 pre-season, Albrighton was included in the squad which played in the pre-season friendly tournament, the 2009 Peace Cup, in which he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win over Atlante. He played in the Peace Cup final in which Villa beat Italians Juventus 4–3 in a penalty shootout.

First team

Albrighton made his Premier League debut on 15 August 2009, the opening day of the 2009–10 season against Wigan Athletic at Villa Park, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for Habib Beye in a 0–2 loss. On 24 September, he extended his contract with Villa by three years. In December, manager Martin O'Neill admitted that Albrighton along with fellow youngsters Nathan Delfouneso and Ciaran Clark were the subject of many loan offers, but went on to state his belief that the trio were good enough to learn their trade in…

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International career

On 2 April 2009, Albrighton made his debut for the England under-20s. He made his debut for the England U21 team in September 2010 during their Euro 2011 qualifying play-offs, and scored just fifteen minutes after coming on as a substitute.

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Club: Aston Villa F.C. (2009–2014)
Club: Wigan Athletic F.C. (2013–2013)
Club: Leicester City F.C. (2014–2024)
Club: England national under-20 association football team (2009–2009)
Club: England national under-21 association football team (2010–2011)
Club: West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2023–2023)
League: Premier League
National team: England

Personal

Personal life

Albrighton confirmed to the Birmingham Mail that his dreams came true in playing for Aston Villa Football club, the team he has supported since he was a boy. He named former Villa players David Ginola, Benito Carbone and Robert Pires as some of his footballing role models, along with England legend David Beckham to whom he has been compared due to crossing ability and technique. Albrighton became a father for the first time on 19 February 2012 when his partner Chloe Fulford gave birth to a daughter in Sutton Coldfield. Fulford's mother, Sue Davey, was killed in the Tunisian terror attacks in June 2015.

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Legacy

Honours

Leicester City

Premier League: 2015–16 FA Cup: 2020–21 FA Community Shield: 2021 EFL Championship: 2023–24

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Clubs

Aston Villa F.C.2009–2014
England national under-20 association football team2009–2009
England national under-21 association football team2010–2011
Wigan Athletic F.C.2013–2013
Leicester City F.C.2014–2024
West Bromwich Albion F.C.2023–2023

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