INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Joleon Lescott professional football player

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Joleon Lescott Patrick is an English footballer who was born on August 16, 1982 in Birmingham, England, and he is known to play in central defense for Manchester City. Lescott was first made his debut when he was 17 years old in the 2000-2001 season against Sheffield Wednesday at Molineux on August 13, 2000. And in his first season Lescott given the name 'Young Player of the Year by the Wolves' fans by a supporter. He also became one of the players who won promotion to the FA Premier League for the 2003-2004 season. Although the club entered the FA Premier League campaign, but Lescott did not come into play because of knee surgery.Subsequently in 2005, Lescott agreed a contract extension for two and a half years and in 2005-2006 he won the Wolves' Player of the Year award.In the 2006-2007 season, Lescott was sold to Everton with a value of £ 2 million paid in installments and for £ 1 million depending on appearances for the club. Lescott was first to debut in August 2006 when the win over Watford to become the first victory for him. Lescott's first goal against Aston Villa on April 2, 2007 and he was elected to the Players' Player of the Season 2006-07 by his fellow team.In the 2007-2008 season, he finished the season with three goals in the first eight games and a total of 10 goals in all competitions. On May 8, 2008, Lescott was elected as Everton's Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year and the date of May 11, 2008, Lescott also awarded the Player of the Year award by the Everton Disabled Supporters Association and became the second player award twice in one season. At the end of the 2008-2009 season, Manchester City tried to sign Lescott but Everton refused and eventually the public on August 11, 2009 Lescott who filed a formal written transfer request, but rejected by Everton.Lescott finally managed to move to Manchester City on August 25, 2009 at a cost of £ 22 million over five years. On December 28, 2010, Lescott scored the first header to win over Manchester City at Aston Villa at the Stadium Itihad.At the time of the transfer window opens in January 2011, there was speculation that Lescott would return to Wolverhampton on loan. He began playing full time this season against Manchester United on April 17, 2011 and the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium. On August 7, 2011, Lescott scored despite having lost to Manchester United. He also played in the Champions League against Bayern Munich Naples and in group A but can not qualify in that group. Lescott scored again in the League on January 22, 2012 win against Tottenham. His career with the national team when Lescott represent England U-18, U-20, U21 and national team level B. He gets a call to the England squad at Euro 2008 qualifiers with Israel and Russia. Furthermore Lescott senior international debut on October 13, 2007 against Estonia. He appeared again for England's friendly against France dio on March 26, 2008.[read more]

Joleon Lescott is an English football player

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Joleon Patrick Lescott is an English footballer who was born in Birmingham, England on August 16, 1982 and he played for Manchester City in the position of center back or left back. Lescott grew up in Birmingham and he became one of the supporters of Aston Villa. When he was 5 years old, he had experienced a serious accident and required him to do a long physical recovery. Lescott also had burns on his face. Lescott is a graduate of Wolverhampton Wanderes junior academy and made his debut in 2000 and he became the supporters' Young Player of the Year two years running. The club was finally promoted to the FA Premier League in 2003, but then he suffered an injury and his club relegated in that season. Lescott's premier club then moved to the Premier League with Everton and made his debut in August 2006. He was voted the players' Player of the Season by his teammates in the following two seasons ".In the 2007-2008 season, Lescott scored a goal and completed his move to Manchester City on August 25, 2009. Lescott career with the England national team began when he represented England at youth level before finally making the first senior-level debut in 2007 against Estonia in a Euro 2008 qualifying.[read more]

Vincent Kompany plays as defensive midfielder of Belgium

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Mpoy Jean Vincent Kompany is a Belgian footballer who was born on April 10, 1986 in Uccle, Belgium, and he played football for one of the English club Manchester City as a central defender and defensive midfielder. Kompany's football career started in Anderlect and won several awards including the Belgian Golden Shoe and the Belgian Ebony Shoe. On June 9, 2006, Kompany joined Hamburg with a value of € 10 million. During joining Hamburg, he can only help to Hamburg are in sixth place in the Bundesliga and he was selected in the squad of 30 people while for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.On August 22, 2008, the Premier League club Manchester City to sign Kompany from Hamburg for four years at a cost that is not disclosed but estimated about 6 million pounds. Kompany scored his first goal on 28 September 2008 and full play for 90 minutes for the first time on December 28, 2008 as against Blackburn.In the 2010-2011 season, Kompany started the derby and play full time for 90 minutes against Manchester United on 10 November 2010 and he became club captain when the victory of Manchester City against Manchester United in the 2010-11 season the FA Cup Semi Final at Wembley Stadium. Kompany completed the 2010-2011 season by winning the Manchester City Official Supporter's Player of the Year and the Manchester City Player's Player of the Year for good performance throughout the season in all competitions. Kompany made his international debut with the Belgian national team at the age of 17 years in February 2004 against the French and became one of Belgium's youngest player. Furthermore, Kompany was called to the 2008 Olympics. When the Beijing Olympics, he was expelled from the game due to hit the red card. Kompany decided to concentrate on the club and he became a substitute for Hamburg in the opening match against Munich. Kompany is actually selected in the Belgian national team squad for the friendly match against Qatar, but when he requested permission to attend the funeral of his grandmother did not return to the team until at last his name crossed out. On February 24, 2010, Kompany was called in Belgian national team in a friendly against Croatia. He scored on May 19, 2010 when Belgium in a friendly against Bulgaria. Kompany then captained the national team when Belgium in a friendly against Romania on 10 November 2011.[read more]

Vincent Kompany, the Belgium national team

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Mpoy Jean Vincent Kompany is a Belgian footballer who played in the position of defenders and defensive midfielders. He was born on April 10, 1986 in Uccle, Belgium who played for the national team and club Manchester City. Kompany began his career playing soccer professionally in Anderlecht and spent three years at the club before moving to Belgium the German club Hamburger SV in 2006. At the age of 22 years in the summer of 2008, he transferred to one of the Premier League with Manchester City. Kompany became one of the core players who become bargaining between clubs. He became one of the best center back in the Premier League and that was evidenced in the 2010-2011 Premier League Team of the Year. Kompany became one of the official FIFA ambassador for SOS Children's Villages charity. Kompany representing the original father of the Congo and he has been involved in projects aimed at providing education and a safe home for children living in poverty. In his personal life, Kompany is a husband of Carla Mancunian who married on June 11, 2011 and has one son named Sienna Kompany woman who was born on June 10, 2010. Kompany was the son of Pierre who is an agent of his brother named François Kompany, who plays for Germinal Beerschot and Macclesfield Town.[read more]

Pablo Zabaleta plays as defensive midfielder

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Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine footballer who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 16, 1985. He is known for playing in the position of full back or defensive midfielder for club Manchester City. Zabaleta was raised in Arrecifes, Argentina and began his career in football Club Atletico San Lorenzo de Almagro in 2002 through the junior ranks. Zabaleta moved to Espanyol in 2005 with a value of € 3 million after he became captain of the Argentine national team U-20 in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. In January 2007 he suffered a shoulder injury and forced him to rest for 3 months. Zabaleta started in 2007 in the 2007 UEFA Cup final and lost to Espanyol through penalty shoot-out.In the summer of 2008, Zabaleta transferred to one of the clubs in the Premier League with Manchester City with a contract for five years, exactly on 31 August 2008 with a contract value estimated at £ 6,450,000. Zabaleta scored the first goal for Manchester City on January 17, 2009 against Wigan. Furthermore, on 21 November 2010, he scored two goals as Manchester City against Fulham.On January 1, 2011, Zabaleta played his 100th game for Manchester City in all competitions. On May 1, 2011, Zabaleta scored the second goal this season and helped Manchester City are fourth Premier League. In November 2011, Zabaleta extend the contract with Manchester City until 2015. Zabaleta's football career began with the Argentine national team since age 14 when he called coach Hugo Tocalli to strengthen Argentina U-15, including for the U-20 World Cup in 2003 and 2005 and won second in the Netherlands. Zabaleta received many awards at the junior level and he began to represent a senior level in 2005. Zabaleta became one Argentine player who won the Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a player right-back in all matches. But in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, he was not elected in the national team squad.[read more]

Pablo Zabaleta is an Argentine footballer

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Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine footballer who was born on January 16, 1985 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and he plays for English club named one of Manchester City. Zabaleta is a player who can operate as a defender or defensive midfielder although he played mostly on the right side. Although as a citizen of Argentina, but Zabaleta also holds Spanish passport.Zabaleta know football because it was introduced by his father named Jorge when he was young. His mother died when he was 15 years old, and to commemorate his mother he made a tattoo on his chest. Zabaleta actually do not like club Manchester City, but after a long time and he liked playing for this club. Even in 2011 he had received permission indefinite leave because his father suffered a motorcycle accident in Argentina. Zabaleta is currently undergoing a relationship with Christel Castano. Zabaleta's football career began with the Argentine national team at the age of 14 years he was called by the manager Hugo Tocalli U-15 national teams including the U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2003 and 2005 and he managed to help win in the Netherlands. Zabaleta received more than 75 awards in the national championship youth level and he began to represent at senior level in 2005. Zabaleta is also included in the national team that won the Gold Medal at the Beijing Olympics and the FIFA 2008 he was selected to play in all matches. At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Zabaleta was not elected to the national team of Argentina.[read more]

Wayne Bridge, the England national team

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Wayne Michael Bridge is an English footballer who was born on August 5, 1980 in Southampton, England and he played at left-back position for club Manchester City.
Bridge moved to Winchester at an early age and he was signed by Southampton in July 1996 and had made his debut as a backup when Emain against Porstmouth on August 13, 1997. Bridge started playing the 1998-1999 season, precisely on August 16, 1998 as a substitute. Total in his first season as a team player as much as 15 appearances and eight appearances as a substitute.
In the 1999-2000 season, Bridge scored his first goal for the senior team's free-kick on 14 May 2000 against Wimbledon. Next for the 2000-2001 season, Bridge was selected as Player of the Year for the 2000-01 season. He decided to join Chelsea in the 2003 season with a value of £ 7 million. His last appearance for Southampton when Arsenal lost the FA Cup final in 2003 and the total he made 174 appearances with two goals against them at Wimbledon and Bolton.
As with Chelsea Bridge play against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals in the 2003-2004 season.
He had difficulty playing in the first team since the 2005-2006 season has been for some time absent due to injury, Bridge became a player on loan to Fulham as of January 19, 2006. He completed the 2006-2007 season after playing in the League Cup Final against Arsenal and now win against Manchester United in the FA Cup Final.
And in the 2008-2009 season, Bridge replacement captained the club in League Cup fourth round against Burnley.
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Micah Richards is a defender football of England

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Micah Lincoln Richards is an English footballer who was born in Birmingham, England on June 24, 1988 and played for Manchester City and England.
Richards grew up in the Chapeltown district of Leeds and the club's youth system to play for Leeds United as a striker. He later played for Oldham Athletic subsequently joined Manchester City at the age of 14 years.
Richards makes debut as a substitute on October 22, 2005 when a full debut against Arsenal and against Charlton Athletic on 12 February 2006.
In the 2005-2006 season, he became captain of the Manchester City youth team to reach the final of the FA Youth Cup against Liverpool. Richards signed a new contract with Manchester City for four years on July 25, 2006 after Manchester City refused an offer from Tottenham for Richards for £ 5m.
In the 2007-2008 season, Richards began playing in the position of central-back after some time playing as a striker. He was elected captain for the first time against Aston Villa on September 16, 2007. Furthermore, in February, Richards signed a contract again in February 2008 to end June 2013. On July 17, 2008, Richards for the first time full-time playing time against EB / Streymur in the UEFA Cup first qualifying. He scored the first goal with a header during win over Sunderland at the City of Manchester Stadium on March 22, 2009. On September 11, 2010, Richards played replace full-time at right-back position against Blackburn in the Premier League Barcleys.
Richards joined the English national team when he received a call in the squad for the friendly against Holland. Previously he won three caps for England Under-21 and selected to start the game on November 15, 2006 against the Netherlands. He became the youngest England defender and scored his first international goal in a Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel on September 8, 2007 at Wembley Stadium. Richards included in the squad for the UEFA Under-21 Championship held in Sweden in which he scored a header against Finland.
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Micah Richards plays for England football team

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Micah Lincoln Richards or known by the name of Micah Richards is an English footballer who plays for Manchester City and England national team as a defender and he was born in Birmingham, England on June 24, 1988.
Richard made his debut for England in November 2006 and he never became the youngest defender in the squad for the England national team. In his youth Richards played for the club Leeds United, then he played with Oldham Athletic in 2000-2001. After one season playing for Oldham, Richards joined Manchester City in the year 2001-2005 at the junior level. Over the past four years playing at junior level and then he played for the senior level with Manchester City.
His career began with the English national team in 2003-2004 while playing for the U-16. Richards then included in the England Under-19 squad in 2005-2006. Subsequently he was elected to strengthen the England Under-21 and scored three goals in 14 appearances in the years 2006-2010. But he also played at senior level English national team and scored one goal in 12 appearances.
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Martin Hansen professional footballer

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Martin Hansen is a Danish footballer who was born in Municipality Brøndby, Denmark on June 15, 1990. He played soccer professionally as a goalkeeper for the club Liverpool.
Hansen moved to Liverpool from Brøndby in 2006 and signed a contract with the club on loan Bradford City on July 27, 2011. He made his first debut at senior level on 6 August 2011 and he returned to Liverpool on 21 August 2011 because his contract is complete, other than that between Liverpool and Bradford failed to approve a contract extension agreement.
Together with the Danish national team, Hansen also represented Denmark at the international junior level.
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Craig Bellamy striker football of Wales

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Craig Douglas Bellamy was a footballer who was born in Cardiff, Wales on July 13, 1979 and he is known as a club Liverpool striker Wales national team as well.
Bellamy's football career started at the age of nine years at Bristol Rovers and spent two years with Norwich City junior. Debut occurred in 1997-1998 season, precisely on March 15, 1997 and at age 18 he played for the first time with the club by making 38 appearances and scored 13 goals.
In the 1999-2000 season, Bellamy lost the opportunity to play because of injury during pre-season games, he only played in April 2000. In 2000, many clubs are interested to recruit him. However, Bellamy decided to move to Coventry City with a value of £ 13 million.
During the joint Coventry City, Bellamy had difficulty playing and failed to advance his career even though he had scored on 10 December 2000 against Leicester City. Total he scored only 6 goals in league with the club in 39 appearances.
Bellamy then moved to Newcastle in July 2001. He became a productive player until the end of the first season, has scored 14 goals for the Magpies and was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award. In his second season with Newcastle, he played in the Champions League group stage against Milan. In the Premier League, Bellamy scored the opening goal in the month of Spetember derby against Sunderland at St. James Park and the complete second season, scoring 9 goals from 36 appearances. Bellamy scored the last goal for the Magpies during UEFA Cup match against Sporting Lisbon in December with a draw. And total goals for the Magpies by 42 from 128 appearances.
On January 31, 2005, Bellamy on loan to Scottish club Celtic. he scored 9 goals for Celtic in the 2004-2005 season and got the first victory on 27 January 2005 in the Scottish Cup. On July 7, 2005, Bellamy returned to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers but with a value of £ 5 million. Although controversial in the 2004-2005 season, Bellamy is a useful player and has won the Scottish Cup with his club, also scored 22 goals for Newcastle, Celtic and Wales.
Bellamy signed a contract for 4 years with Blackburn and has scored 17 goals for Rovers in the 2005-2006 season. He helped the club is at number six Premier League and reached the UEFA Cup qualification in the 2006-2007 season.
Bellamy officially became a Liverpool player on July 1, 2006 and made his debut against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League first leg third qualifying round on August 9, 2006, then he helped the club win the 2006 FA Community Shield. Bellamy announced that it will leave Liverpool in the summer 2007 transfer window.
Bellamy joined West Ham on July 10, 2007 during the five-year contract with a value of £ 7.5 million. Debut when losing to Manchester City on August 11, 2007. In the 2008-2009 season, he suffered an injury to the rarely played. Bellamy started playing again in the third game 2008-2009 season when beating Blackburn. Overall he has made 26 appearances in the league and scored 9 goals.
On January 19, 2009, Bellamy decided to move to Manchester City with an estimated value of £ 14 million over four and a half years. He debuted with the City on January 28, 2009 against Newcastle. In August 2010, Bellamy worried over his position at the club eliminated. Proven names are not included in the squad for the European League, but he received permission to train with the club Cardiff which is a club of origin.
On August 17, 2010, Bellamy was signed by the birth of Cardiff club on loan until the end of the 2010-2011 season. He plays to help his club in the Premier League campaign. In fact he wanted to stay in Cardiff on loan outside the state.
Bellamy returned to Liverpool on August 31, 2011 with ststus free transfer. Initially with Liverpool debut against Stroke City at the Britannia Stadium and printed his first goal against Norwich City on October 22, 2011. Bellamy also helps ensure the club qualify for the League Cup semi-final.
Bellamy international debut with the Wales national team the first time on March 25, 1998 in a friendly match against Jamaica at Ninian Park as a substitute. He scored the first goal for his country against Malta on June 4, 1998. Bellamy was awarded the captain's armband in the Euro 2008 qualifying match against Scotland on October 7, 2006. He had resigned to captain the national team on January 6, 2011 due to injury. Bellamy is the fifth leading scorer in the history of Wales.
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Craig Bellamy is an international football player

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Craig Douglas Bellamy is a Wales football player who was born on July 13, 1979 in Cardiff, Wales, and he plays as a striker for Liverpool club is also in Wales national team.
Bellamy grew up in the area of Menai Way, Trowbridge, Cardiff. He went to Baden Powell Primary School, Trowbridge Junior School and Rumney High School, in addition to Bellamy also played at junior level football for Caer Castell FC. But since his youth, he was with his hometown club of Cardif City to Liverpool supporters.
Bellamy married Claire Jansen in June 2006 at St.. Bride and has three children. His son named Ellis became a junior member of the Newport County.
Bellamy was a captain of the Wales national team after taking over from Ryan Giggs in 2007 but it just happened in January because he was injured. Since the club began playing for Norwich City in 1997, Bellamy started playing for a number of clubs in England and his name began to be considered since joining Newcastle in 2001. In 2005, he was on loan to Scottish club Celtic, then on August 31, 2011, Bellamy completed return with Liverpool from Manchester City.
During his career in football, including Bellamy has won the Scottish Cup and FA Community Shield. In addition, Bellamy also set up a football academy in Sierra Leone.
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Jon Flanagan football player of England

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Jonathon Patrick 'Jon' Flanagan or known by the name of Jon Flanagan is an English footballer who was born in Liverpool, England on January 1, 1993 and he played at right back position for the club Liverpool.
Flanagan made his debut as Liverpool against Manchester City on April 11, 2011. He made his debut for Liverpool's reserves in March at Hull City and was promoted to reserve team at the beginning of the 2010-2011 season. Flanagan was awarded as the best young players for the 2010-2011 season for his contribution as consistent right-back. And then he signed a contract extension with Liverpool on July 8, 2011.
In the 2011-2012 season, Flanagan playing full-time in the opening match of the Premier League for Sunderland then continued during the match against Exeter in the League Cup as a substitute.
Flanagan began playing for the England national team when he was called to U-19 in May 2011. His name is also included in the squad for the U-21 while in a qualifying match in August 2011. Flanagan also eligible to play for the Irish national team because his grandfather came from there.
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Donieber Alexander Marangon is a goalkeeper of Brazil

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Doniéber Alexander Marangon or known by the name of Doni is a Brazilian footballer who was born on October 22, 1979 in Jundiai, São Paulo, Brazil and played as a goalkeeper for the club Liverpool. Doni also holds an Italian passport because his parents came from families Veneto and grandmother came from Mantua.
Doni's football career started when he joined with Rome on August 30, 2005 and he signed a contract for 3 years with a gross value of € 300,000 in the first year. Doni was at first blocked from first team action by Italian U-21 international Gianluca Curci and was restricted to the UEFA Cup games. Because of its impressive appearance, then the contract was extended on April 13, 2006 to € 1,250,000. In his second season with Roma, he's become the best goalkeeper Serie A and Coppa Italia win 2 times in 2007 and 2008, as Serie A runners-up in the same year. Subsequently, in May 2008, his contract was extended until June 2012 and will have an annual gross salary of € 4 million on average (from € 3.8 in the first year to € 4.3M in the last year).
In the second half of the 2008-2009 season, Doni many missed opportunities to play because of injury. He returned to the show during the match against Milan on October 18, 2009, but he lost the opportunity to play again because he was not selected as the main goalkeeper. Doni was signed by Liverpool there on July 15, 2011 on a free transfer, but as part of the deal then the Romans will be paid Doni of € 1.5 million after tax.
Doni gets the first chance to play with the Brazilian national team against Turkey in Dortmund, Germany on June 5, 2007. Coppa America in 2007, he was elected as the first goalkeeper before a match against Mexico, then in the semi-final against Uruguay and in the final when Brazil beat Argentina.
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Raheem Sterling plays as a winger of football

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Shaquille Raheem Sterling is an English footballer who was born in Kingston, Jamaica on December 8, 1994 as a winger for the club Liverpool. He was raised by his grandmother in Kingston Maverley area.
Sterling began his career at Queens Park Rangers football juniors for seven years and in February 2010 he was signed by Liverpool's young team with a value of £ 600,000 and can increase its value reaches £ 5 million depending on appearances for the club. On February 14, 2011, Sterling scored five goals for Southend United in the FA Youth Cup and then he played in pre-season friendly on August 1, 2011.
Its action with the England national team when he entered at the U-16 and U-17. Sterling also qualified to play in the national team of Jamaica, the country of his birth and the origin of his mother. He was elected to the British squad at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup and make long-distance goal against Rwanda in Pachuca, he also scored with a penalty shoot-out in the second round in a match for England against Argentina.
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Charlie Adam is a midfielder football of Scotland

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Graham Charles 'Charlie' Adam or known by the name of Charlie Adam was a Scottish footballer who was born in Dundee, Scotland on December 10, 1985 and played as a midfielder with the Scottish national team and for Liverpool.
Adam joined the Rangers during the 15th birthday on December 15, 2000 and his debut on April 14, 2004 when against Livingston. He also played in the 2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final against Falkirk.
Adam then joined St. Mirren on loan in the 2005-2006 season and returned to play in the 2005 Scottish Challenge Cup Final and defeated Hamilton Academical, he also became part of who won the title of the First Division title in May 2006.
After playing for the Rangers during the pre-season to South Africa in July 2006, including scoring a hat-trick, Adam began playing with the Rangers in the first league game against Motherwell. He scored his first goal for the club in the UEFA Cup when the win against Livorno on October 19, 2006. On April 16, 2007, Adam was selected by the Rangers fans as the club's Young Player of the Year. Furthermore, on June 28, 2007, he announced that it has signed a new contract for five years with the Rangers. After signing a new contract, Adam played and scored the first goal in the UEFA Champions League on September 19, 2007 as against Stuttgart. Then he played in the UEFA Cup Final in 2008 against Panathinaikos and Bremen as a substitute.
In the 2008-2009 season, exactly on the date of February 2, 2009, Adam signed by the club Blackpool and make his debut against Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road. Ranger confirmed that Adam will be contracted permanently by Blackpool on July 6, 2009 with a value of £ 500,000 over three years. In August 2009, Adam signed a permanent contract with Blackpool. His debut when he scored against Wigan in the League Cup and he was also elected by the fans in the Championship PFA Fans' Player of the Month for January 2010. Adam also helps Blackpool promotion to the Premier League. In the fourth week of the 2010-2011 season, Adam dispute with the club Blackpool because bonuses are not paid, but court defense. Even Blackpool rejected an offer from Liverpool for £ 4.5 million for Adam because he's become one of the seven nominations for the 2010-11 PFA Players' Player of the Year, but at the end of the season Blackpool degraded.
In July 2011, Liverpool signed a contract to Adam from Blackpool at a cost of £ 7,000,000. He first made his debut against Sunderland at Anfield on August 13, 2011. On August 24, 2011, he played in the Carling Cup second round.
Adam's career with the Scottish national team when he was called into the squad on May 11, 2007 for a friendly against Austria and the Euro 2008 qualifying Group B match against the Faroe Islands. Furthermore, on November 10, 2009, Adam played in a friendly against Wales.
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Charlie Adam known as a Scottish footballer

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Graham Charles 'Charlie' Adam or known by the name of Charlie Adam was a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and Scotland national team and was born in Dundee, Scotland on December 10, 1985.
Adam began his career with the football club Dundee in 1999 to 2000, then he joined the junior club Rangers and signed a contract in December 2000. Adam spends most of his time playing with the senior club on loan them to St. Mirren in the 2005-2006 season and he became important this part of the team that won the Scottish Challenge Cup and First Division. After Adam returned to the club Rangers, he became part of the team that reached the UEFA Cup final 2008.
Then Adam lent to the English club Blackpool, and the loan becomes permanent at the start of the season 2009-2010. He became captain of the club against Cardiff City and got a promotion to the Premier League. The first entry in the Premier League season, Adam recognized his name and his appearance shines with nominations for the PFA Players' Player of the Year in April 2011 and subsequently he joined Liverpool in July 2011.
His career began with the Scottish national team when he played for the U-21 in 2006 and continued at the international level B in 2007.
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Danny Wilson international football player of Scotland

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Daniel "Danny" Wilson or known by the name of Danny Wilson was a Scottish footballer who was born on December 27, 1991 at Livington, Scotland and in the position he plays center back, left back for the Scottish national team and club Liverpool.
Wilson played football from Rangers junior team and became captain of the U-19, he was never elected as substitute in the 2008-2009 season including the 2009 Scottish Cup final against Falkirk but he did not play. Rangers started his professional debut for Rangers against Dudee in Pila League and play full in October 2009 and a week later he became the youngest player club Rangers in the Champions League against Unirea Urziceni. Wilson was awarded as the Scottish FWA Young Player of the Year award and the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award, he was also elected as the Rangers, Young Player of the Year by the supporters club. He played as much as 26 times and scored one goal. He was sent off in the 2010 League Cup Final against St Mirren.
On July 21, 2010, Wilson joined the Liverpool club and signed a contract for three years with the initial transfer of £ 2 million and will rise in value to £ 5 million based on appearances. He scored his first start on October 20, 2010 against Blackburn Rovers at Prenton Park and the first debut for Liverpool on September 22, 2010 in League Cup third round against Northampton Town. Wilson made his first appearance in the Champions League against Rangers FC on 18 October 2011.
Wilson's career with the Scottish national team began when he was elected captain for the U-19 and he was reelected to defend the junior national team U-21 in October 2011. On 16 November 2010, he played the first game for the senior national team and scored on his debut in a friendly match against the Faroe Islands and later when he was selected to play Scotland in a friendly against Brazil at the Emirates Stadium but just sitting on the bench on the 27th in March 2011.
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Lucas Leiva is a Brazilian footballer as defensive midfielder

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Lucas Pezzini Leiva or named Lucas is a Brazilian footballer who was born on January 9, 1987 in Dourados, Brazil and played as a defensive midfielder for the Brazilian national team and club Liverpool.
Lucas began his career at Gremio in 2005, the year 2006 be the year a success for him as Gremio won the championship Rio Grande do Sul for the first time since 2001. Lucas also became the youngest player ever to receive Placar magazine's Bola de Ouro (Golden Ball) as the best player in the Campeonato Blasileiro. From his appearance during the play, he attracted much interest in big clubs including Liverpool. Even Liverpool confirmed the club signed a contract to Lucas on May 13, 2007 before the start of the 2007-2008 season with a transfer value of £ 6 million. But Lucas still playing for Gremio until the end of 2007, including during the finals in the Copa Libertadores against Boca Juniors.
On July 26, 2007, Lucas was officially registered as a Liverpool player with a transfer value of £ 5 million and were granted permission to compete internationally in the Barclays Asia Trophy final. He scored the first goal for Liverpool on 27 January 2008 during the FA Cup match against Havant and Waterlooville and he was the first Brazilian to score for Liverpool.
In the 2008-2009 season began with Lucas got a lot of criticism. But he proved himself and finally gets compliments when playing against Newcastle in December 2008. Lucas plays a crucial role as Liverpool against Manchester United at Old Trafford even though as a substitute. Lucas scored the first goal in the Premier League on May 3, 2009 as against Newcastle.
For the period 2009-2010 pre-season, he showed his ability to play against Atletico Madrid and at the opening of the season against Tottenham Hotspur on August 16, 2009. He scored a goal in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League as Liverpool against Benfica.
In the 2010-2011 season, starting with Lucas as a substitute and scored for Liverpool in the European League against Steaua Bucuresti. He was elected as the "man of the match" by the fans at Liverpool's official website. On February 12, 2011 is his 100th appearance for Liverpool's Premier League.
On March 30, 2011, Lucas signed a new long term contract with Liverpool and initially after signing appearance against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Lucas was selected as the player "Standard Chartered Fans" on May 24, 2011.
Lucas footballing career with the Brazilian national team when he became captain for the U-20 team and won at the 2007 South American Youth Championship held in Canada in July 2007. Lucas continues as included in the squad for the friendly match against Al-Kuwait and Ecuador in October 2006. Lucas played in an official international match on August 22, 2007 as a substitute in a friendly against Algeria and in July 2008 for the Olympic warm-up games. He played full-time when playing against the United States in a friendly on August 10, 2010. On the 17th of July 2011 Lucas was shown a straight red card in the Copa America Play-Off semi-final against Paraguay.
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Lucas Leiva plays for Brazil national football team

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Lucas Pezzini Leiva, or known by the name of Lucas is a Brazilian footballer who was born in Dourados, Brazil on January 9, 1987 and played as a defensive midfielder for Liverpool club and national team Brazil. Lucas is the nephew of former Brazilian football player named Leivinha and he also holds an Italian passport because the descendants of the country.
In his career in football, Lucas came to Liverpool from Gremio as an attacking midfielder but moved to defensive midfield position. Lucas became a consistent player in the 2010-2011 season and gained a reputation as a 'big-game player' because he always looks good even under pressure. Even the Liverpool club captain stated that Lucas is the best player at his position in the 2009-2010 season.
Lucas's career with the club started in 2004-2005 when he played for Gremio at the junior level, then continues at a senior level in the 2005-2007 season and has scored four goals in 38 appearances. After two seasons playing for Gremio, Lucas joined the English club Liverpool on 26 July 2007 and he scored one goal in 111 appearances. Lucas was able to score a goal while he was still playing for Liverpool until the contract expires.
Lucas debut with the Brazilian national team began in 2007 when he entered the Brazilian squad for U-20 and playing as many as nine appearances with four goals. Later he played for the Brazil U-23 and featured as many as seven times in the year 2008 but Lucas also played for the senior national team began in 2007 and has featured as many as 17 times.
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Stewart Downing is a winger football of England

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Stewart Downing is a British footballer who was born on July 22, 1984 in Didcot, England, and he plays as a winger with the club Liverpool and the England national team.
Downing is a Middlesbrough academy graduates, he debuted on April 24, 2002 in the FA Premier League match at Ipswich Town and scored the first goal for the senior team in the League Cup at Brentford. In 2003, Downing was loaned to Sunderland. During his time as a loan player, he's got a lot of praise and in the UEFA Cup match against Lazio in November 2004 he was in the starting line-up.
In the 2004-2005 season, Downing made 49 appearances and scored 6 goals to pull the England national team manager for the squad in February 2005 in a friendly against Holland. In 2005, Downing sidelined for five months due to injury and he was back playing the UEFA Cup final in 2006. Downing signed a new contract with Middlesbrough dive five years and ended in the summer of 2013. In the 2008-2009 season, he played pretty good though in the end Middlesbrough relegated to a lot of players who left the club. Downing on January 5, 2009 also submit a written request to leave the club but was rejected. During Middlesbrough in the relegation zone, he started every game in the league except when the game end.
Downing eventually signed a four-year contract in the summer of 2009 for the transfer fee of £ 10 million with an additional £ 2 million to be paid depending on his performance with Aston Villa after Middlesbrough relegated. Downing debut with Aston Villa began when he played as a substitute against Burnley and scored the first goal against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in the fourth round Carling Cup. As for the 2010-2011 season, Downing made 44 appearances and scored 8 goals in all competitions and become one of the best players during the season. For the current season with Aston Villa, Downing played in 79 total games and scored 11 goals.
On July 13, 2011, Downing joined Liverpool and actually complete his move on July 15, 2011 which is believed by the transfer value of £ 20 million over four years. He made his Liverpool debut against Sunderland at Anfield on August 13, 2011.
Downing career with the England national team was in when he was summoned to the UEFA European Championship 2003 for the U-19 and playing as much as seven times for the U-21 including the debut on February 9, 2005 against the Netherlands. He was called into the squad for the FIFA World Cup 2006 and became a replacement player in the opening match against Paraguay, then during the match against Trinidad-Tobago scored in the last 10 minutes. Downing is also involved in Euro 2008 qualifiers against Andorra and the Republic of Macedonia. After the turn of the national team manager, Downing precisely selected for the squad in Euro 2012 qualifier on October 12, 2010 against Montenegro.
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Stewart Downing known as English international footballer

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England footballer Stewart Downing was born in Didcot, England on July 22, 1984 and he played as a winger with the England national team and club Liverpool.
During his lifetime, Downing was involved in charitable projects and support the national campaign 'No messin' which is a warning to children against playing on the railway. Downing also raise funds for the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle Upon Tyne in February 2008, the hospital caring for her sister Vicky who has died at the age of 4 years from leukemia.
Before playing with Liverpool, Downing played for several clubs including the joint Middlesbrough at junior level in 2001, then at a senior level in 2001-2009 but in 2003 Downing loan at Sunderland. During the play as a loan player, he has scored three goals in seven appearances. After the loan period ends, Downing returned to Middlesbrough and the total he played for the club together & become as much a loan player with 181 appearances scoring 17 goals.
In 2009-2011, Downing became part of the players at the club Aston Villa. Over the past two seasons with the club, he has scored 9 goals in 63 appearances. After the contract with Aston Villa ended, he joined the club Liverpool on July 15, 2011 and until now. During joined Liverpool, he has played in 11 appearances. Downing was still able to play and score goals for Liverpool until he ended the contract period.
His career for the England national team began when Downing played for the U-21 in 2004-2005 and he played in eight appearances. In 2005, he had played for the senior England team and managed to make 31 appearances.
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Jordan Henderson is an international English footballer

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Brian Jordan Henderson is an English footballer who was born on June 17, 1990 in Sunderland, England, and for now he's playing for English club Liverpool midfeidlder.
In January 2009, Henderson joined Coventry City in the deal as a player on loan for a month. And his debut against Derby County and status of the loan was extended until the end of the season he announced on February 23, 2009. Henderson scored the first goal of his career on February 28, 2009 against Norwich City. He returned to Sunderland on April 8, 2009 due to injury fractures. When back to Sunderland in the 2009-2010 season, he made several appearances and scored the first goal against Birmingham in the Carling Cup third round.
Henderson on 23 April 2010 signed a new contract for five years on April 23, 2010 until 2015 and he also won the Young Player of the Year award for the 2009-10 season.
In the 2010-2011 season, Henderson began by scoring against Leicester City and Hoffenheim. He got a call to the senior squad by coach the English national team in the match against France on November 17, 2010 because of his good time with the club, even hailed as the 'Young Player of the Year' by the coach of Sunderland.
On June 8, 2011, between Anderland and Liverpool have agreed to transfer to Henderson with an estimated value between £ 16 million and between £ 20 million. Henderson was first made his debut for Liverpool in the Premier League on 13 August 2011 and scored the first goal for Liverpool against Bolton at Anfield on Wanderes Premier League.
Henderson's football career with the England team for the U-19 begins in 2009 against the Czech Republic and continues to U-20 and U-21 to enter the European Cup in 2011 and captained the team during win over Azerbaijan on September 1, 2011. Scored his first goal when the play-offs in the European Cup against Romania. He is playing again for England during a friendly match against France. Henderson also scored a goal in EURO 2013 qualifying.
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Jordan Henderson professional footballer of England

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Brian Jordan Henderson is an English footballer who was born in Sunderland, England on June 17, 1990 and for now he plays for English club Liverpool midfeidlder.
He played with the club on loan at Coventry City in 2009. Henderson played internationally with the English national team for U-19, U-20 and U-21. He joined Sunderland youth team and played as a substitute on November 1, 2008 when losing to Chelsea and the initial joint Anderland debut in the League Cup against Blackburn Rovers.
Before playing for Liverpool now, Henderson has played for several clubs including the junior Sunderland in the year 2006-2008. After two seasons at the junior level and then he played for the senior team in 2008-2011 and a total of four goals in 71 appearances since the year 2009 he was loaned to Coventry City. Coventry Henderson played together in ten appearances and scored a single goal. Then he returned to Sunderland and in 2011 Henderson joined Liverpool. To date he has played in eleven appearances and scored one goal. Henderson was able to score again with Liverpool dive he was playing for the club.
Henderson appearance with the senior England team in 2010 when the friendly match between England against Germany.
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