Harry Maguire accepts increased competition means he has to take his chances at Man Utd
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire accepts increased competition in defence means he has to take his chance when it comes.
Harry Maguire is a professional soccer player who plays for Manchester United in the Premier League, as well as the England national team.
Maguire began his professional career at Sheffield United before transferring to Hull City. He moved to Leicester City before joining Manchester United for a world record fee for a defender.
Maguire began his professional career at Sheffield United after being promoted to the first team in 2011. The central defender made his professional debut after coming on as a substitute against Cardiff City, where he won the Man of the Match award.
In his first season the Maguire made four more appearances, however he could not help the Blades survive in the Championship.
Loved seeing some old faces at The Lane last night @sheffieldunited. Keep battling #DEMBLADES #SUFC pic.twitter.com/C8ovIeMONl
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) December 18, 2020
Throughout the entire 2011/12 campaign Maguire performed admirably, being named Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year by his club.
By the 2012/13 season, Maguire was a household name in Sheffield, making his 100th appearance for the Blades at only 19 years of age.
His continued good form sparked interest from other clubs, and it wasn't long until Maguire would make his first move.
Maguire transferred to Premier League Hull City in July 2014 for a sum of £2.5million. He made his debut for the Tigers in a UEFA Europa League qualifying defeat against Lokeren.
However, after only making six appearances in all competitions, Maguire was sent out on loan to Wigan Athletic on a one-month loan deal in February 2015.
CONFIRMED: Harry Maguire signs on a short term loan from @HullCity - http://t.co/Fwfig5hPnW #wafc pic.twitter.com/S8yJa1YSR6
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) February 10, 2015
With Maguire gone Hull were relegated to the Championship. However, upon his return, Hull were promoted back to the top flight during the 2015/16 campaign; Maguire playing in 33 games that season.
On the arrival back to the Premier League, Maguire became a regular starter for the Tigers, and he scored his first goal for the club against Bristol City in the EFL Cup.
He was given the captain's armband and led his side to victory, scoring in a 4-2 Premier League win over Middlesbrough in April 2017.
Maguire would make his second move in June 2017, transferring to Leicester City for £12million.
He made his debut against Arsenal, losing 4-3 to the Gunners. However, eight days later, the Maguire scored his first goal for the Foxes, concluding a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
The central defender played every minute of the 2017/18 campaign, and was being named Leicester Player of the Season, as well as Players' Player.
In July 2019, Maguire was signed by Manchester United for a record breaking fee for a defender of £80million. The defender signed a six-year contract, making his debut in a 4-0 win over Chelsea and earned himself another Man of the Match award.
🎵 'Ohhhhh, Harry Maguire...' 🎵@HarryMaguire93 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/sQPuK4RfcR
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 5, 2019
Maguire would finish his season with three goals and assists, playing a crucial role in his side's third placed Premier League finish.
In the following 2020/21 season the defender helped his side finish second behind champions Manchester City, as well as being part of the squad that reached the Europa League final. Maguire was not fully fit for the final and stayed on the bench to watch United lose on penalties to Villarreal.
In November 2012, Maguire was called up to the England national U-21 team for a friendly against Northern Ireland. Maguire made his debut after coming on in the second half to secure a 2-0 win.
Wow... What a feeling! World Cup Semi Final. Bring it on 🏴🦁❤️ pic.twitter.com/VlzZx5Lo1U
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 7, 2018
Maguire was named in the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and would go onto score in a 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter-final. England would reach the semi-finals before being knocked out to Croatia.
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