Jonny Evans
Northern Irish footballer and defender
Born
January 3rd, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Northern Ireland
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Born in 1988, this Northern Irish footballer played as a defender, achieving significant success in club and international competitions. Early career was spent at Manchester United, where the player won three Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League title in 2008. Later stints included playing for clubs like West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City, contributing to their defenses and on-field strategies. On the international stage, represented Northern Ireland in various UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup qualifiers, earning over 100 caps and serving as a key figure in the national team.
Winning three Premier League titles with Manchester United
Winning the UEFA Champions League in 2008
Representing Northern Ireland in over 100 international matches
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