Jack Wilshere

Jack Wilshere

English, British

Personal Information

Full Name Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere
Date of Birth January 1, 1992
Nationality English, British
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)
Role Midfielder
Past Team(s)

Jack Wilshere News

“He was horrible to me” - Jack Wilshere reveals ex-Manchester City star used his shirt to clean his boots after jersey swap
“He was horrible to me” - Jack Wilshere reveals ex-Manchester City star used his shirt to clean his boots after jersey swap
Retired Arsenal star Jack Wilshere takes up Boxing and names former teammate as dream opponent
Retired Arsenal star Jack Wilshere takes up Boxing and names former teammate as dream opponent 
"We also need a world-class striker" - Piers Morgan names player Arsenal should sign after agreeing deal for Declan Rice
"We also need a world-class striker" - Piers Morgan names player Arsenal should sign after agreeing deal for Declan Rice
"Very exciting and Mikel likes him" - Jack Wilshere claims Arsenal have exciting young player who reminds him of Bukayo Saka
"Very exciting and Mikel likes him" - Jack Wilshere claims Arsenal have exciting young player who reminds him of Bukayo Saka
"I don't think they will let me in" - Former Arsenal star says he won't be going to the stadium to watch the derby against Tottenham
"I don't think they will let me in" - Former Arsenal star says he won't be going to the stadium to watch the derby against Tottenham 

Jack Wilshere: A Brief Biography

Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere was born on 1st of January, 1992 in Stevenage, England. He is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for West Ham United in the Premier League and for the England National football team.


Background


He started this youth career with Luton Town in a youth programme on the year 2001. He shifted to the Arsenal academy at the age of 9 in the year october, 2001.


At the age of 15, he was named the captain of the under-16 Arsenal team. In the year 2007, he scored a hattrick goals against Watford under-18s winning the Academy Group A title.


Debut


He made his senior club debut for Arsenal replacing Robin Van Persie after the 84th minute against Blackburn Rovers on September, 2008. At the age of 16 years, he became the youngest ever league debutant for Arsenal.


He made his International debut for England senior team on 11th of August, 2010 against Hungary in a friendly match replacing Steven Gerrard in the 83rd minute of the match.


Rise to glory


He is a true leader on the field and is known for his passing of the ball. He is a versatile player who can fluently occupy the spots of winger, a central midfielder and as well as an attacking midfielder. He is considered the most technically gifted player after the like of Wayne Rooney.


In February 2013, in a match against Brazil he was awarded the man of the match as they beat them 2-1. His performance was highly regarded by players all around the world. He was awarded 6 man of the match titles in his 7 appearances in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying matches.


Club career


He started his senior club career with Arsenal in the year 2008. He was loaned to Bolton Wanderers in the year 2010 and was again loaned to Bournemouth in the 16-17 season. He moved to West Ham United in the summer of 2018, after his contract at Arsenal expired.


Records


He scored 7 goals from 123 appearances for Arsenal and a single goal playing for Bolton Wanderers in 2010. In 34 internal appearances for England, he scored 2 goals and assisted many.