Born name

Michael Carrick

nickname

Devastation, Carras, Macca

Sun sign

Lion

Place of birth

Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England

nationality

training

Michael Carrick attended Western Middle School in his hometown.

He then moved to Burnside High School , where he gained admission due to his knowledge of football.

He then moved to North Tyneside Schools . He was also enrolled in Burnside Community High School after which he took his GCSE exams in 1997.

He began his football education by volunteering for the Wallsend Boys Club on Saturday nights. He was eventually accepted into West Ham Academy and it was there that he graduated from the senior team.

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Vater – Vince Carrick
• Mother – Lynn Carrick (Housewife)
• Siblings – Graeme Carrick (younger brother) (former youth footballer and Football Association manager)

Manager

Michael Carrick is represented by Skillequal Ltd. talent agency.

Position

Central midfield, defensive midfield

Shirt Number

16 – Manchester United

23 – Tottenham Hotspur

22 – England

To build

Athletic

Height

188 cm (6 ft 2 in)

weight

84 kg or 185 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Michael Carrick from –

1. Lisa Carrick (1998-Present) – Michael Carrick and Lisa Roughead began a relationship while both were students at Burnside Community High School . Plus, they grew up just a few streets away from each other and slowly Lisa became a staple among the Manchester United WAGs. They dated for about a decade before deciding to formalize their relationship. They were married on 16 June 2007 at an upscale Leicestershire hotel. Over the years, Lisa has given birth to two children – a son Jacey and a daughter Louise.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• tall stature
• Blue eyes
• facial hair

measurements

Michael Carrick’s body measurements can be:

• Chest – 102 cm or 40 inches
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 79 cm or 31 inches

brand promotion

Michael Carrick has a commercial dealing in sports brands Puma . Along with his Manchester United teammates, he has starred in television commercials for Chevrolet and TAG Heuer . Here’s a funny movie he stars in with Wayne Rooney and Angel di Maria.

Known for

• Playing for English football giants Manchester United .
• To be one of the best English midfielders in the game.

First football game

Michael Carrick made his debut for West Ham United against Finnish club FC Jokerit on 24 July 1999 in the Intertoto Cup.

Michael Carrick’s first appearance for Tottenham Hotspur In October 2004, there was a 1-0 away loss to Portsmouth. Carrick came on as a second-half substitute.

Carrick made his debut for Manchester United on 4 August 2006 in a friendly against Porto which United won 3–1.

On May 25, 2001, he represented the England national team for the first time in a friendly against Mexico. He took the place of David Beckham in the second half.

Strengthen

• pass
• through bullets
• cross field balls
• Focus
• positioning
• persistence
• reading the game

weaknesses

• speed
• mobility
• long shots

first movie

He made his first film appearance in a romantic football film Goal 3 as himself in 2009 . However, his role is uncredited.

First TV show

His first TV appearance was in drama sports series Dream Team as himself in 2003 in just 1 episode.

Personal trainer

When he first started, he mostly relied on lap running in the field and cross-country skiing. However, over the years he has changed his training methods dramatically. He also now performs shuttle runs, quick foot routines up the ground ladder, and sprints. The next day after the game, he gets on the stationary bike or goes swimming in the morning to open up his muscles.

When not involved in the game, he does sprints on the pitch after the game itself. He also works out at the gym for 20-30 minutes a day. These include upper body and leg workouts, strength training, and core stabilization exercises. He places special emphasis on deadlifts for a strong back. All exercises are done in moderation as the goal is to build strength without adding extra muscle.

Michael Carrick favorite things

• Teammate – Paul Scholes
• Career moment – UEFA Champions League final win with Manchester United against Chelsea in May 2012

Michael Carrick facts

1. Michael Carrick was featured on the 49 ^th episode of the BBC TV show Live & Kicking at the age of 13 for his excellence in youth football.
2. When he joined West Ham United academy he played as a centre-forward but was later moved to the mid-field position by the youth manager.
3. Michael was an integral part of West Ham United’s youth side who won the 1999 FA Youth Cup by a total score of 9–0 in a two-legged final against Coventry City.
4. He was voted PFA Premier League Team of the Year for his brilliant performances for West Ham United in the 2003/2004 season.
5. At the end of the 2012/2013 season, he was voted Player of the Year by the Manchester United squad after playing a key role in winning the title.
6. Manchester United’s 2–0 away win over Ajax in the Europa League on 16 February 2012 marked Michael Carrick’s 500th senior match win ⁱⁿ all competitions.
7. In the 2005-2006 season he had completed the most passes and sent the most crosses than any of his Tottenham Hotspur team-mates.
8. On 13 June 2006 he was signed by Manchester United from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a £14m transfer deal. A further £4.6million was signed as add-ons.
9. In the 2007–08 UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, he scored the second penalty in a penalty shoot-out which Manchester United won 6–5.
10. Michael Carrick regards the 2009 UEFA Champions League 0-2 defeat by FC Barcelona as the worst night of his football career.
11. Catch Michael on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+.