John Stones
Professional English footballer, Manchester City
Born
May 28th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Born on May 28, 1994, this English footballer plays as a defender. He began his career at Barnsley, making his debut in 2012. Following a successful stint, transferred to Everton in 2013, becoming a regular starter. In 2016, signed by Manchester City, contributing to the team's successes in domestic and international competitions. Also represented the national team since 2014, competing in multiple tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
Winning multiple Premier League titles with Manchester City
Winning the FA Cup with Manchester City
Playing in the UEFA Champions League
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