Jack Wilshere

english association football player

Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere ( hold 1 January 1992 ) is an english professional football player who plays as a midfielder.

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Wilshere came up through Arsenal ‘s youth academy and impressed from an early on old age. He made his first-team debut in 2008, becoming Arsenal ‘s youngest ever league debutant at the age of 16 years, 256 days. Wilshere has earned a count of accolades including the PFA Young Player of the Year award, choice to the 2010–11 PFA Team of the Year, and Arsenal ‘s Player of the Season prize, as voted for by fans for his performances in his first full crusade for Arsenal during the 2010–11 temper. Wilshere is an England international, having previously represented his country at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels. He made his debut for the senior team against Hungary at the long time of 18 years and 222 days, making him the 12th-youngest debutant in England ‘s history .

early life

Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, [ 4 ] and lived in nearby Hitchin, where he grew up and captained his school team. He captained The Priory School football team to County Cup and District Cup aura from year 7 through to Year 10, and besides added the Under 15s National Cup to his list in year 8. [ 5 ] He was a boyhood sports fan of West Ham United, his idol being Paolo Di Canio. [ 6 ]

Club career

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early career

Wilshere joined the Arsenal Academy in October 2001 at the age of nine, after a short go in the Luton Town youth program. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] He rose through the ranks, and at the age of 15 was named the captain of the Under-16s ; he besides made a few appearances for the Under-18s. [ citation needed ] In the summer of 2007, Wilshere featured in the Champions Youth Cup in Malaysia and upon his fall to England, Arsenal Academy bus Steve Bould gave him a start for the Under-18s first pit against the Chelsea Under-18 team. [ 9 ] He scored his first goal against Aston Villa Under-18s in a 4–1 succeed. [ 10 ] He then scored a hat-trick against Watford Under-18s, helping his side to an Academy Group A championship. [ 11 ] He finished his first gear full season with the Under-18s with 13 goals in 18 appearances, most of which came when he was 15. [ 12 ] In February 2008, he made his introduction for Arsenal Reserves aged 16 against Reading, and scored Arsenal ‘s only goal of the match, which ended in a draw. [ 13 ] He scored a memorable goal against West Ham reserves in March, picking the ball up and curling a changeable into the top left corner under the watching eye of first-team director Arsène Wenger. [ 14 ] He managed to record two goals and two assists in just three appearances for the reserves at the end of the 2007–08 season. [ citation needed ] He played in the Under-16s ‘ victory in the Ferroli Cup, being named as player of the tournament. [ 15 ] He played an authoritative function in Arsenal ‘s 2009 FA Youth Cup win, scoring goals in the semi-final [ 16 ] and producing a man-of-the-match display in the first peg of the final against Liverpool, assisting two goals and scoring himself. [ 17 ]
Wilshere playing for Arsenal in 2009 Wenger gave Wilshere a target in Arsenal ‘s first-team squad for the 2008–09 temper, [ 18 ] and he was given the number 19 shirt. [ 19 ] He made his competitive debut in a Premier League match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in September 2008, as an 84th-minute ersatz for Robin van Persie. [ 20 ] At the historic period of 16 years and 256 days he was Arsenal ‘s youngest-ever league debutant, a record previously held by Cesc Fàbregas. [ 21 ] Ten days late, on 23 September, Wilshere scored his first competitive Arsenal goal in a 6–0 victory against Sheffield United in the League Cup. [ 22 ] On 25 November 2008, Wilshere came on as a substitute in a UEFA Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv, becoming the fifth sixteen-year-old to ever play in the contest. [ 23 ] In January 2009 he signed his beginning professional contract, [ 24 ] extending it in July the same year. [ 25 ] In the formulation for the 2009–10 season, Wilshere scored doubly and was twice award man of the Match as Arsenal regained the friendly tournament, the Emirates Cup. [ 26 ] On 22 September 2009, he started for Arsenal in their 2–0 League Cup win over West Bromwich Albion. In the 37th minute of the match he was involved in a controversial incidental with Jerome Thomas ; Thomas pushed Wilshere ‘s face and was shown a red card. [ 27 ] On 29 January 2010, Wilshere joined Premier League side Bolton Wanderers on lend until the conclusion of the 2009–10 season. [ 28 ] He made his first league start in the aside match at Manchester City on 9 February, and scored his first Bolton goal, his beginning in the Premier League, on 6 March 2010 in the 2–1 victory at West Ham United. [ 29 ] He impressed at Bolton, and that club attempted, unsuccessfully, to sign him on loan for another temper. [ 30 ]

2010–2013

Wilshere playing for Arsenal in 2010 Wilshere started the 2010–11 season by making his senior England debut in August, becoming the Three Lions ‘ 10th youngest always actor. [ 31 ] He besides featured in all three of Arsenal ‘s Premier League matches, starting in the 1–1 puff against Liverpool, the 6–0 win over Blackpool before coming on as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers, comprehensively displaying finely form. [ 32 ] Wilshere continued his fine form through to October, however, his month was cut short with a red card in a 2–1 win against Birmingham City on 16 October. [ 33 ] He was given his marching orders deep into injury time for a rigging on Nikola Žigić and missed the rest of the domestic month. [ citation needed ] however, Wilshere participated in european rival against Shakhtar Donetsk scored the Gunners ‘ fourth goal on the night in a 5–1 gain. [ 34 ] Wilshere was again a regular feature aboard Alex Song at the heart of the Arsenal midfield during the keep up months. [ citation needed ] The function mean he had the duty of protecting the Arsenal back four against Chelsea. [ 35 ] Against the likes of Michael Essien and Mikel John Obi, the 18-year-old was praised for showing great physical potency during the catch which Arsenal won 3–1. [ 35 ] He made seven appearances during the month of January as he continued his partnership with Alex Song at the centre of Arsenal ‘s midfield. [ citation needed ] This connection was as such displayed in that of the crunch match against Manchester United which was won 1–0. [ 36 ] Then- England coach Fabio Capello described him as “ the future ” and declared his intention to give him the ‘holding function ‘ for England after he watched the 19-year-old hold down a midfield station for Arsenal during the course of the season. [ citation needed ] Wilshere finished the season competing in all of Arsenal ‘s final fixtures during May, making 49 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal. [ 37 ] During the summer leading into the 2011–12 season, Wilshere suffered a stress fracture ankle injury during an Emirates Cup pre-season friendly against New York Red Bulls, and during the first few months of the injury, Arsène Wenger said : “ The news we have for Jack is very positive ”, he had said. “ No [ he will not be second oklahoman ], we will respect the delays. I count possibly mid-february for Jack. ” [ 38 ] [ 39 ] Upon having successful ankle operating room, [ 40 ] Wilshere ‘s participation for Arsenal was minimal. Wenger far commented on his injury saying : “ The first newsworthiness we have had is better than expected ”, said Wenger. “ He is not in a boot, but I do n’t know more. His morale looks quite good and I hope it will only be a shortstop reverse. ” [ 41 ] During far reclamation, it looked as if Wilshere would heal, with Wenger saying : “ It is unmanageable to set a deadline on Jack ”, he said. “ We go week by week with him. But his last scan was identical commodity so we do n’t have worry anymore. It is about advance and fitness, however, I ca n’t set a date. ” [ 42 ] however, Wilshere was ruled out of the end of the 2011–12 season. [ 43 ] The wound meant that he did not participate in a individual golf club match all season, a well as the 2012 Summer Olympics and England ‘s UEFA Euro 2012 campaign, with Wenger ruling him out further saying : “ His ankle is finely and he makes progress, but it is slowly progress, [ and ] we had a chew the fat about that. His build up is not immediate enough to go to the Euros. ” [ 44 ] Wilshere continued his recovery from his ankle injury, which had ruled him out for the whole of the previous season. [ citation needed ] “ We hush have to assess them [ him and Bacary Sagna ] again after the external break ”, said Arsène Wenger. [ citation needed ] “ After that they should not be besides far away from normal train. ” He made his revert to the first team, making his first Premier League begin in 17 months ( 524 days ), playing in the gain over Queens Park Rangers. [ 45 ] The 20-year-old made an immediate impact, producing a typically contentious operation that saw him crowned Man of the Match. [ 46 ] “ It felt amazing to be second ”, Wilshere said. “ All the hard workplace and long days at the training labor have paid off. ” [ 47 ] He continued to feature for Arsenal, and made six appearances in December, producing another valet of the Match performance against that of West Bromwich Albion. [ 48 ] The youthful midfielder committed his long-run future to the club after signing a raw narrow, to the delight of Arsène Wenger, who said : “ Jack is surely the best acknowledge, the drawing card of this group [ of young british players ]. We ‘re very glad that we could conclude their fresh deals at the same time. ” [ 49 ] Wilshere continued to produce excellent displays in the opening calendar month of 2013, playing a separate in all eight of Arsenal ‘s matches and scoring the winner against Swansea City in the FA Cup. [ 50 ] His all-action performance against the Welsh side saw him win another serviceman of the Match award in that meet. [ 50 ] meanwhile, Wilshere was given the captain ‘s armband when regular captain Thomas Vermaelen went off injured against West Ham. [ 51 ] “ [ Wilshere ] is naturally a guy who is not scared of anything on the football pitch and that is normally the bless of a leader ”, Wenger said. “ He wants to win and shows you that. Of course he will be one of the leaders of this club – in fact he already is. A drawing card is person who does everything on the pitch to help his team to win. And he does that. ” [ 52 ] He played the entirety of the North London bowler hat against Tottenham Hotspur before picking up an injury that ruled him out of the month ‘s remaining matches. [ 53 ] He was used as a substitute in all three of Arsenal ‘s matches in May, making late appearances against QPR, Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United. [ 54 ] [ 55 ] [ 56 ] “ Jack will have a belittled, balmy operation [ at the end of the season ] ”, explained Arsène Wenger before the Wigan game. “ It is a very little, small, belittled one. It is to remove a minor trap. It will not be a trouble. He will need very minor surgery, but we manage that vitamin a far as we can until the end of the season. At the here and now, we use him only in games when I feel he is in truth needed. ” [ 57 ]

2013–2016

Wilshere playing for Arsenal in 2014 Wilshere started the season act on the leave wing ascribable to injuries keeping out Arsenal ‘s first-team wingers such as Lukas Podolski, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott. [ 58 ] He scored his first base goal of the temper on 6 October in a 1–1 draw away to West Bromwich Albion. [ 59 ] He scored his second goal of the season on 19 October in a 4–1 win against Norwich City at the Emirates. [ 60 ] And, on 26 November, he scored his first career couple in a 2–0 gain against Olympique de Marseille in the UEFA Champions League, the beginning being the fastest european goal scored by an English musician in Europe ‘s top-tier competition, which was timed at 29 seconds. [ 61 ] During a catch against Manchester City on 14 December, Wilshere gave an abusive hand gesture and was given a two-match ban. [ 62 ] On 13 January, Wilshere played a part in both of Arsenal ‘s goals against Aston Villa in a match which Arsenal won 2–1. [ 63 ] Having scored in the 34th moment, Wilshere won the ball back from the kick-off and set up Olivier Giroud, who scored Arsenal ‘s second. [ 63 ] Wilshere picked up his fourth aid of the season in Arsenal ‘s 2–0 gain over Fulham, on 18 January, setting up Santi Cazorla close to the hour scar. [ 64 ] Wilshere featured for England ‘s friendly against Denmark on 6 March. [ 65 ] however, following a tackle from Daniel Agger, Wilshere was ruled out for just over six weeks after suffering a hairline fracture on his leave foundation, subsequently missing key Arsenal fixtures against Chelsea and Manchester City, along with missing a FA Cup semi-final against Wigan on 12 April. [ 66 ] On 17 May, Wilshere came on as an extra-time stand-in in the 2014 FA Cup Final as Arsenal beat Hull City 3–2 at Wembley Stadium for their first silverware since 2005. [ 67 ] On 28 May, Wilshere ‘s goal against Norwich was voted BBC Goal of the Season with his goal accumulating 42 % of the votes. [ 68 ]
Wilshere playing for Arsenal in 2014 On 10 August, Wilshere started as Arsenal won the 2014 FA Community Shield by beating Manchester City 3–0. [ 69 ] He scored and assisted in Arsenal ‘s 2–2 home trace against the same team on 13 September. [ 70 ] On 27 November, Wilshere was ruled out for three months following operating room on his leave ankle after injuring the ligaments in a 1–2 base get the better of to Manchester United. [ 71 ] On 24 May 2015, Wilshere struck from outside the area as Arsenal defeated West Brom 4–1 to clinch a spot in the group stages of next season ‘s UEFA Champions League. [ 72 ] The goal would late be voted the BBC Goal of the Season, making Wilshere the first player to win that award in consecutive seasons since the depart of the Premier League. [ 73 ] On 30 May, Wilshere came on as a substitute in the 2015 FA Cup Final, a 4–0 gain over Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium. [ 74 ] On Arsenal ‘s victory parade after winning the final, he led fans in a chant calling local anesthetic rivals Tottenham “ crap ”. [ 75 ] Having previously been warned by the FA after a like chant in the previous season ‘s campaign, he was charged with misconduct. [ 76 ]

2016–2018

Wilshere playing for Arsenal in 2018 On 31 August 2016, Wilshere completed a season-long lend move to AFC Bournemouth for the 2016–17 season and was given the number 32, previously worn by midfielder Eunan O’Kane. [ 84 ] [ 85 ] On 10 September 2016, Wilshere played his first gear catch for Bournemouth, as a 63rd-minute substitute against West Bromwich Albion ; his team won 1–0. [ 86 ] Wilshere then won back-to-back Player of the Month awards for Bournemouth for November and December 2016. [ 87 ] On 15 April 2017, Wilshere suffered a hairline fracture to his leave fibula after his collide with Harry Kane in a peer against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. [ 88 ] On 19 April 2017, it was confirmed that Wilshere would miss the pillow of the season after making 29 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth and would be treated back at Arsenal. [ 88 ] During the summer leading into the 2017–18 temper, diverse clubs showed interest in signing the midfielder, [ 89 ] but by mid-august, Wenger confirmed that he had plans for him that season. [ 90 ] [ 91 ] On 15 September, he made his beginning appearance for Arsenal since August 2016 as a substitute in the second half against FC Köln in the Europa League. [ 92 ] On 20 September, Wilshere made his first start in over 16 months against Doncaster Rovers and played for the full 90 minutes. [ 93 ] On 22 October, he played his first gear Premier League match of the season as a substitute in a 5–2 succeed over Everton at Goodison Park, assisting a goal for Aaron Ramsey. [ 94 ] On 7 December, Wilshere scored his first Arsenal finish in 928 days as the Gunners defeated BATE Borisov 6–0 in the Europa League. [ 95 ] Wilshere ‘s performances in the Europa League group stage and an injury to Ramsey saw him start in the Premier League for Arsenal for the beginning fourth dimension since May 2016 in the team ‘s 0–0 pull with West Ham United on 13 December 2017. [ 96 ] It was besides the first meter he had completed the wide 90 minutes in the Premier League for the club since September 2014. On 3 January 2018, in his sixth back-to-back Premier League start, Wilshere scored his first Premier League goal for two and a half years in a 2–2 home hook with London rivals Chelsea. [ 97 ] On 19 June 2018, Wilshere announced that he would be leaving Arsenal, with his narrow due to expire at the end of the month. [ 98 ]

West Ham United

Wilshere signed for Premier League club West Ham United on 9 July 2018 on a three-year abridge. [ 99 ] He made his debut on 12 August in a 4–0 kill to Liverpool. [ 100 ] His narrow was mutually terminated on 5 October 2020 with one class remain, after spending two years at the club. [ 101 ] In fair over two years Wilshere made entirely 19 appearances for West Ham, including 16 in the Premier League. For much of his time with the golf club he was injured but, according to the player himself, much he was burst but was not picked to play. On his release, Wilshere said he believed he could inactive play at the exceed level of English football. [ 102 ]

return to AFC Bournemouth

On 18 January 2021, Wilshire returned to AFC Bournemouth on a short-run cope. [ 103 ] The travel came as a leave of him training with the now Championship side since December 2020. [ 104 ] On 26 January, he scored in a 2–1 win over Crawley Town in the FA Cup, his first gear goal in any competition since 27 August 2019. [ 105 ] On 6 February, he scored his first gear league goal for AFC Bournemouth in a 3–2 victory over Birmingham City. [ 106 ] He was released by Bournemouth at the end of the temper, having made 17 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions during his ephemeral return key to the club. [ 107 ]

International career

young person

Since 2006, the England home young teams played Wilshere in an long time group above his age. [ citation needed ] Wilshere was good 14 when he played for the England national Under-16 team at the Victory Shield in 2006. At the senesce of 15, he began playing for the England national Under-17 team. [ 43 ] He was then named in the police squad for the 2009 UEFA european Under-17 Championship in May, starting the first two matches, particularly impressing in the second base couple against Germany before going off with an injury which kept him out of the concluding equal. [ 108 ] [ 109 ] After the tournament, he was named among the 10 future stars from the tournament. [ 110 ] On 11 September 2009, he besides came on as substitute for his England Under-21 introduction against the Netherlands in a 0–0 draw. [ 111 ]

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(right) making his Wilsheremaking his England debut against Hungary in 2010 On 7 August 2010, Wilshere was called up to the England senior team for the first time for their friendly against Hungary. [ 112 ] He made his England debut in the match played on 11 August 2010, coming on as an 83rd-minute utility for Steven Gerrard. [ 113 ] This made him the 10th-youngest player ever to play for England, at the long time of 18 years and 222 days. [ 114 ] On 9 February 2011, Wilshere made his full England debut when he started in a friendly against Denmark. [ 115 ] He impressed despite playing in an unfamiliar character merely in front man of the refutation, and was praised by coach Fabio Capello. [ 116 ] On 25 March 2011, Wilshere made his competitive debut for England in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales at Cardiff ‘s Millennium Stadium. [ 117 ] He made one farther appearance in the modify phase but missed the tournament finals ascribable to injury. [ citation needed ] On 6 February 2013, Wilshere made his beginning start for England since 2011, having recovered from wound, and was named man-of-the-match as England beat Brazil 2–1 at Wembley Stadium. [ 118 ] Wilshere ‘s performance was widely praised, including by director Roy Hodgson, master Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard. [ 119 ] [ 120 ] [ 121 ] [ 122 ] He was part of England ‘s team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute in England ‘s opening Group D match against Italy. [ 123 ] He started the final group pit against Costa Rica, [ 124 ] with England already eliminated from the contest. [ 125 ] Wilshere was awarded man of the match in six out of seven UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying matches. [ 126 ] [ 127 ] His first gear England goals came on his 28th appearance on 14 June 2015, in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match away to Slovenia, netting two long-range strikes as they came from behind to win 3–2 at the Stožice Stadium in Ljubljana. [ 128 ] Wilshere was selected for the 2018 friendlies in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. [ 129 ] On 16 May 2018, he was left out Gareth Southgate ‘s 23-man England police squad for the tournament. [ 130 ]

expressive style of play

Wilshere is known for his motion, imagination, communicate and combination play, deoxyadenosine monophosphate well as his leadership on the pitch. [ 131 ] [ 132 ] [ 133 ] He has been described by Arsène Wenger as having “ spanish technique, but an english heart. ” [ 134 ] Owen Coyle, the coach of Bolton during Wilshere ‘s loan spell at the clubhouse, praised his ability to “ tackle and take a knock ”, despite his miss of acme. however, Arsenal head of young person development Liam Brady noted that Wilshere had problems with his chasten early on in his career. [ 135 ]
Wilshere battles with Gennaro Gattuso during Arsenal ‘s friendly against A.C. Milan in 2010. In 2018, Gattuso said of Wilshere “ he has the brain of an English actor but plays like a spanish musician ”. Wilshere has been played in many unlike positions, including as an attacking midfielder, a winger, and most regularly, as a deep-lying central midfielder. [ citation needed ] Wenger has said that Wilshere is “ a box-to-box actor, more than precisely a holding midfielder ”. [ citation needed ] Wilshere ‘s style of play has frequently been compared to that of former Arsenal midfielder Liam Brady, [ 136 ] [ 137 ] while Brady himself identified Wilshere as the latest in a line of technically gifted english players from Glenn Hoddle to Wayne Rooney. [ 138 ] Following his render from injury in the 2012–13 season, Wilshere received praise for his performances and electric potential from a total of respect players : Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves referred to Wilshere as “ a great player ”, and compared his potential to that of Barcelona legends Andrés Iniesta and Xavi ; [ 139 ] Former Manchester United and Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger called Wilshere “ one of the best players there are ” at his position ; [ 140 ] and Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Marco Reus hailed him as “ a arrant actor ”. [ 141 ] Former Italy international and current A.C. Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso said of Wilshere : “ He might be not ace fast but he ‘s got big skills, he ‘s very technical. When he gets the ball he knows precisely where to send it … He has the mentality of an English player but plays like a spanish player ”. [ 142 ]

personal life

Wilshere and his children, projected onto a screen at the Emirates Stadium in 2014 Wilshere was arrested in the early hours of the good morning on 29 August 2010 in connection with a “ affray ”. [ 143 ] however, it appeared Wilshere played the function of conciliator, and so did not face charges but received a caution. [ 144 ] On 26 September 2013, Wilshere ‘s partner, Lauren Neal, gave parturition to their second child, Delilah Grace Wilshere. [ 145 ] Wilshere and Neal separated in 2014 and in 2017 he married Andriani Michael. [ 146 ] In May 2018, Andriani gave parturition to Wilshere ‘s third child, a daughter, Siena. [ citation needed ] Wilshere appeared on the UK and Irish cover of FIFA 12 alongside Wayne Rooney. [ 147 ] On 16 December 2014, Wilshere announced his support for the UNHCR in their fund-raise drive to aid inhabitants of the Philippines affected by the Hainan Typhoon. [ 148 ]

career statistics

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As of match played 17 May 2021

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team
Year
Apps
Goals

England

2010
1
0

2011
4
0

2012
1
0

2013
8
0

2014
12
0

2015
2
2

2016
6
0

Total
34
2

England score listed first, score column indicates score after each Wilshere goal.[162]

List of international goals scored by Jack Wilshere

No.

Date

Venue

Cap

Opponent

Score

Result

Competition

Ref.

1
14 June 2015
Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana, Slovenia
28
Slovenia
1–1
3–2
UEFA Euro 2016 qualification
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2
2–1

Honours

Arsenal Youth
Arsenal
Individual