He played for Leicester City from 2012 to 2021, where he became a club legend.
Wes Morgan is a Jamaican association football player born in 1984, known for his leadership on the field.
Morgan began his professional career at Kidderminster Harriers, making his debut in 2003.
Biography
Early Life
Westley Nathan Morgan, known as Wes Morgan, was born in Nottingham, England, in 1984. His journey in football began at a young age, but he faced early setbacks, including being rejected by Notts County at 15. Undeterred, he pursued a business education at South Notts College while playing semi-professionally for Dunkirk in the Midland Football Alliance. His talent caught the attention of Nottingham Forest, who signed him as an apprentice, leading to his professional debut in 2003.
Career
Morgan's professional career took off when he joined Nottingham Forest, where he played from 2002 to 2012. He made a significant impact, transitioning from a loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers to becoming a first-team regular. In 2012, he signed with Leicester City, where he would achieve legendary status. As captain, he led Leicester to an unforgettable Premier League title in the 2015-16 season, marking one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. Morgan also represented the Jamaica national team, earning his first cap in 2013 and playing a crucial role in their run to the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Legacy
Wes Morgan's contributions to football have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named in the PFA Team of the Year multiple times and winning the Leicester City Player of the Season award in 2013. His leadership on and off the pitch has left a lasting legacy, particularly highlighted by his role in Leicester City's historic Premier League victory and his representation of Jamaica on the international stage. Morgan retired from professional football, but his impact on the game continues to inspire future generations.
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Nottingham Forest
Early years
Morgan was born in Nottingham. Having been rejected by Nottingham Forest's near neighbours Notts County at the age of 15, he went to study business at South Notts College while playing semi-professionally in central midfield for Dunkirk in the Midland Football Alliance. His performances were tracked by non-League teams and Forest, who took him as an apprentice while he continued studying. There was no transfer fee, but Dunkirk received two Forest kits. Their clubhouse has his Forest and Leicester shirts on the wall. In February 2003, with manager Paul Hart considering him close to a first-team breakthrough after his reserve performances, Morgan was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers of the Third Division. He made his professional debut on 1 March, playing the full 90 minutes of a 3–1 loss to Scunthorpe United at Aggborough, deflecting a 25-yard Peter Beagrie shot for the first goal. Morgan totalled five appearances for the Worcestershire side, scoring his first goal two weeks after his debut, heading to confirm a 2–0 victory at Cambridge United. Hart wanted Morgan to lose weight before joining the first team, which became a priority as the team had lost several players after losing in the last season's play-offs. He made his debut at left-back on 12 August 2003 away to Port Vale at the age of 19; after a goalless draw, Forest won a penalty shoot-out to advance to the second round of the League Cup. Four days later he made his…
On 1 September 2013, Morgan was called up to the Jamaican squad for the first time. He made his debut in a 0–0 draw against Panama at the Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City on 7 September 2013. Morgan captained the Reggae Boyz for the first time in the 3–1 defeat to Canada on 9 September 2014. Morgan was part of the Jamaican squad invited to the 2015 Copa América in Chile. He played every minute of their campaign, in which they were eliminated in last place in their group. Weeks later, he was again in the team at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States and Canada, helping them to their first final. Jamaica lost 3–1 to Mexico at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
- Club
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. (2002–2002)
- Club
- Leicester City F.C. (2012–2021)
- Club
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2002–2012)
- Club
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. (2003–2003)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Jamaica
- Club
- Jamaica men's national association football team (2013–)
Legacy
Leicester City
Premier League: 2015–16 FA Cup: 2020–21 Football League Championship: 2013–14 Jamaica
CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2015 Individual
PFA Team of the Year: 2010–11 Championship, 2012–13 Championship, 2013–14 Championship, 2015–16 Premier League The Football League Team of the Decade Leicester City Player of the Season: 2012–13 Leicester City Players' Player of the Season: 2012–13 CONCACAF Best XI: 2016
Clubs
- Jamaica men's national association football team2013current
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C.2002–2002
- Nottingham Forest F.C.2002–2012
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C.2003–2003
- Leicester City F.C.2012–2021
Played together with
Aaron RamseyNottingham Forest F.C. · 2010–2011
Abdul Fatawu IssahakLeicester City F.C. · 2023
Ade AkinbiyiLeicester City F.C. · 2000–2002
Ademola LookmanLeicester City F.C. · 2021–2022
Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest F.C. · 2012–2013- Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest F.C. · 2012–2012
- Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest F.C. · 2018–2019
Adrien SilvaLeicester City F.C. · 2017–2020
Ahmed MusaLeicester City F.C. · 2016–2018
Ajdin HrusticNottingham Forest F.C.
Alan HuttonNottingham Forest F.C. · 2012–2013
Alan SmithLeicester City F.C. · 1982–1987
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Westley Nathan Morgan is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Born in England, he played for the Jamaica national team. He was also a part of Leicester City's historic 2015–16 Premier League winning season, where he captained the club to victory.
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