Joe Hart
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Club Career
Hart began his professional football career at Shrewsbury Town, where he made his debut during the club’s time in League Two and the Football Conference. In 2006, he transferred to Manchester City for a fee of approximately £100,000. He spent loan spells at Tranmere Rovers and Blackpool early in his City career to gain first-team experience.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 19 Apr, 1987
- Age
- 33 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Shrewsbury
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- English association football player
- Net Worth 2021
- 30 million
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During the 2007–2008 season, Hart broke into Manchester City's first team and was soon considered their first-choice goalkeeper. In the 2009–2010 season, while on loan at Birmingham City, Hart was widely praised for his consistency, was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award, and was named in the PFA Team of the Year.
In 2016, Hart joined Serie A club Torino on loan, becoming the first English goalkeeper to sign for a Serie A club since the league was formed in 1929. Over his career at Manchester City, Hart won two Premier League titles, two League Cups, and one FA Cup. He was awarded the Premier League Golden Glove four times, recognizing his performances as the league's top goalkeeper. These achievements make him one of the most decorated goalkeepers in recent Premier League history.
After a further loan at West Ham United in 2017–18, Hart played for Burnley (2018–2020) and Tottenham Hotspur (2020–21) before joining Celtic in 2021. With Celtic he won three consecutive Scottish Premiership titles, and he retired from playing at the end of the 2023–24 season.
International Career
Hart represented England at various youth levels, playing for the under-19 squad in 2005 and 2006 and the under-21s between 2007 and 2009. He made his senior debut in 2008 and went on to earn 75 caps for the national team. He was included in major tournament squads including the 2010 FIFA World Cup (as an unused member of the squad), UEFA Euro 2012, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2016. However, he was not selected for the 2018 World Cup squad despite earlier projections.
Accolades and Net Worth
Throughout his career, Joe Hart has received numerous accolades, including four Premier League Golden Glove Awards and inclusion in three PFA Teams of the Year, as well as the PFA Scotland Team of the Year for 2022–23. These honors underline his significant contribution to both club and country during his peak years. As of 2016, his estimated net worth was £7.02 million, although more recent figures may vary. Specific details about his salary remain private.