Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is a retired English midfielder renowned for his vision, calmness on the ball, passing range, and tactical intelligence. He enjoyed a decorated career at West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and most notably Manchester United, where he became one of the most consistent midfielders in Premier League history.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 | West Ham United | 159 | 6 |
| 2004–2006 | Tottenham Hotspur | 64 | 2 |
| 2006–2018 | Manchester United | 464 | 24 |
| Total | 687 | 32 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2015 | England | 34 | 0 |
🏆 Honours
West Ham United
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1999
Manchester United
- Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
- FA Cup: 2015–16
- Football League Cup / EFL Cup: 2009–10, 2016–17
- FA Community Shield: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016
- UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
- UEFA Europa League: 2016–17
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
⭐ Individual Awards
- PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 (Premier League)
- Manchester United Players' Player of the Year: 2012–13
- English Football Hall of Fame: 2023
🎨 Style of Play
Carrick was a deep-lying playmaker, known for his precise passing, composure under pressure, and ability to dictate the tempo of matches. His defensive intelligence and positioning allowed attacking players more freedom, making him a vital part of Manchester United's midfield for over a decade.
👔 Managerial Career
After retiring in 2018, Carrick joined Manchester United's coaching staff. He briefly served as caretaker manager in 2021, before being appointed manager of Middlesbrough in 2022, where he continues to build his reputation as a tactically astute coach.