Mark Noble
Footballer with West Ham United
Born
May 8th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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A footballer played primarily as a midfielder for West Ham United. Made his senior debut in the 2004-05 season and spent his entire professional career at the club. Captained West Ham United for several years and became a central figure in the team's midfield. Achieved promotion to the Premier League with West Ham in 2012 after winning the Football League Championship play-offs.
Spent entire career at West Ham United
Captained West Ham United
Won the Football League Championship play-offs in 2012
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