John Stones

Professional English footballer, Manchester City

John Stones - Professional English footballer, Manchester City
Born

May 28th, 1994
31 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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