Phil Jagielka

Phil Jagielka

Jagielka in 2008
Personal information
Full namePhilip Nikodem Jagielka[1]
Date of birth17 August 1982[1]
Place of birthManchester, England
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Playing positionCentre back
Club information
Current team
Everton
Number6
Youth career
1998–2000Sheffield United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2000–2007Sheffield United254(18)
2007–Everton238(9)
National team‡
2002–2003England U216(2)
2007England B1(0)
2008–England35(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of match played 26 April 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19:06, 4 April 2015 (UTC)

Philip Nikodem "Phil" Jagielka (born 17 August 1982) is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Everton and the England national team. He is a defender and serves as captain for Everton.

Jagielka started his career with Sheffield United in 2000, where he played mainly as a central midfielder. He helped them achieve top-flight status for the 2006–07 season, after which he joined Everton for a fee of £4 million.

An England international with over 30 caps, Jagielka was included in the nation's squads for UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Early life

Jagielka was born in Manchester,[1] attended Knutsford Academy and played for Holy Family Football Club, a Sunday team affiliated with, although not directly linked to, the school of the same name, from the ages of eight to eleven. He played as a right winger, as he possessed great pace, and even played in games against boys of the school year older than he. However, he first impressed youth scouts whilst playing for his local team Hale Barns United in Altrincham. He predominantly played midfield during his time with the club.[3] He also played for his school team, Moorlands Junior School, playing any position including in goal and with boys 2 school years above him.[4] He was at the academy of Everton as a youngster and spent time training with clubs such as Stoke City, and Manchester City, before joining Sheffield United in 1998 at 15 years of age.[5]

Club career

Sheffield United

Jagielka made his way through the youth ranks at Sheffield United before making his first team debut on 5 May 2000 against Swindon Town in the final League match of the 1999–2000 season, whilst still a trainee. He was rewarded with a professional contract the following day and having progressed well at the start of the following season, he signed a three-year deal with the club in January 2001.[6]

He established himself in the Sheffield United first-team in the 2002–03 season and started to attract the attention of other clubs, including Leeds United, who were linked with a £6 million joint bid for Jagielka and United team mate Michael Brown, but Sheffield United said they would resist any attempts to sign the players.[7]

Jagielka stated in April 2005 he was happy to stay at United, despite several Premier League clubs being interested in signing him.[8] United manager Neil Warnock told West Ham United in June 2005 that Jagielka would not be sold,[9] and in July Wigan Athletic made a £4 million bid for Jagielka, after which United upped their valuation of him.[10] By November, Jagielka had been linked with a £4 million move to Bolton Wanderers, but United manager Neil Warnock said there had been no contact from Bolton.[11]

Jagielka signed a new three-year deal with United in August 2006.[12] He played as team captain in Chris Morgan's absence. Jagielka gave United their first Premiership victory since April 1994 when he hit a 91st minute half-volley against Middlesbrough for a 2–1 win in September 2006.[13] Despite being recognised as one of United's key players, chairman Kevin McCabe admitted that Jagielka could be sold if the price was high enough.[14] In a home match against Arsenal on 30 December 2006, due to a thigh injury to starting goalkeeper Paddy Kenny and with his side 1–0 up, Jagielka was forced to play in goal for the remainder of the match. Arsenal were kept at bay for the remaining thirty-four minutes and Jagielka's late save from Robin van Persie secured the 1–0 victory.[15] His ability to deputise in goal meant that Neil Warnock was able to – and usually did – do without a substitute goalkeeper on the bench in order to give himself more tactical options (League rules then limited the number of substitutes to 5).

By the end of the 2006–07 season, he had made 133 consecutive league appearances for United,[16] including every league match in the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons and every minute of the 2006–07 season.[17] When Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2006–07 season, Jagielka was linked with moves away from United and goalkeeper Paddy Kenny said he believed it was time Jagielka moved on.[18] New United boss Bryan Robson urged Jagielka to wait for the outcome of the club's relegation arbitration hearing before deciding to leave the club.[19]

Everton

Jagielka in action for Everton against FC Krasnodar in the UEFA Europa League on 2 October 2014

Jagielka eventually signed for Everton on 4 July 2007, in a deal worth £4 million on a five-year contract,[20] the highest amount ever paid for a Sheffield United player.[21] He made his home debut at Goodison Park on 31 July 2007 as a second half substitute in a pre-season friendly against Werder Bremen, replacing Joseph Yobo in central defence. After a slow start to his Everton career, Jagielka developed into an important member of the first team. He scored his first Everton goal in the UEFA Cup against AZ Alkmaar.[22] He scored an own goal against Wigan Athletic, although Everton won 2–1. He put in a succession of man of the match performances in the following games, against Tottenham, Brann and Manchester City. He scored his first league goal for Everton against Reading on 9 February 2008.[23]

Jagielka started the 2008–09 season as first-choice centre-back, playing every minute of every league game until being injured in a 2–1 home defeat to Manchester City. He won Player of the Month for February and won Everton's fans and club player of the season. Jagielka scored the winning penalty for Everton in a penalty shoot-out in the semi-final of the FA Cup against Manchester United, but he was claimed to have fouled Danny Welbeck after 68 minutes, with many claiming it to be a Penalty, which the referee did not award[24] Soon afterwards he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament playing against Manchester City, and as a consequence missed the 2009 FA Cup Final, which Everton lost to Chelsea.

After missing the end of the 2008–09 season and more than half of 2009–10, Jagielka played his first senior fixture since the cruciate ligament injury in an away game against Sporting C.P. in the UEFA Europa League in February 2010, coming on as a substitute for an injured Philippe Senderos.

On 3 January 2013, Jagielka signed a new contract at Everton, keeping him at Goodison Park until 2017.[25] Manager David Moyes also announced that Jagielka would be appointed as the club captain for the 2013–14 season after the retirement of Phil Neville.[26] When Moyes left for Manchester United, new manager Roberto Martínez stated that Jagielka would make a "phenomenal captain".[27] In Jagielka's first season as captain Everton amassed a Premier League club record 72 points to finish fifth.[28]

On 27 September 2014, Jagielka scored his first goal in two seasons with a 30-yard half volley against Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby to level the game in the 91st minute.[29]

International career

Jagielka lining up against Switzerland in a Euro 2012 Qualifying match, 9 September 2010

Jagielka is a former member of the England under-21 team, and scored in a 2–0 victory over Slovakia at the Stadium of Light in June 2003.[30]

On 10 May 2007, Jagielka was named in the England squad for the first time, to play a 'B' international against Albania. Starting on the bench, he replaced future Everton team mate, Phil Neville at right back at the beginning of the second half. On 11 May 2008, Jagielka was named in the senior England squad for the first time [31] for the friendlies with United States and Trinidad and Tobago. He subsequently expressed his delight at the call up [32] and publicly thanked everyone at Everton for their help. On 1 June 2008, Jagielka got his first international cap for the senior team against Trinidad and Tobago, playing the second half of a match in which England used two different sides for each half.[33]

Jagielka was once again named in the England squad for the friendly match against European champions Spain, 11 February 2009, and subsequently played for the first 45 minutes, after an impressive string of performances at club level publicly praised by manager David Moyes[34] after the FA Cup fourth round replay tie between Everton and Liverpool. Jagielka received his fourth cap when he played in England's first post World Cup 2010 friendly against Hungary on 11 August 2010 at Wembley Stadium where he scored an own goal to put the visitors ahead in a 2–1 England win.[35]

On 3 September 2010, Jagielka made his first competitive start, and played for the entirety of the match in a 4–0 win over Bulgaria. He was said to have "read the game brilliantly on a night when he proved his credentials".[36] He was called up to the England squad once again for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley Stadium on 12 October.[37] He was called up again for the Euro 2012 qualifier and Friendly against Wales national football team and Ghana national football team on 26 March and came on in the 88th minute for Scott Parker. On 12 November, he started as centre-half in a friendly against Spain and gave an exceptional performance as England ground their way to a 1–0 win.

Jagielka was originally placed on the standby list for England's Euro 2012 squad,[38] and played the full match in a pre-tournament warm-up game against Norway, which England won 1–0.[39] However, on 28 May 2012, Jagielka was added to the main squad after Gareth Barry was ruled out of the tournament with an abdominal injury.[40] Jagielka did not feature in any of England's four matches during the tournament.[41] In August 2012, Jagielka scored his first goal for England, a diving header during a 2–1 friendly victory over Italy in Bern, Switzerland.[42]

On 12 May 2014, Jagielka was named in England's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[43] He scored his second England goal on 30 May 2014 to wrap up a 3–0 friendly win over Peru at Wembley, reacting after goalkeeper Raúl Fernández dropped a corner from Jagielka's Everton teammate Leighton Baines.[44] England were unbeaten in 11 competitive matches in which Jagielka has played in (won eight and drawn three), until they lost 2–1 to Italy in their opening game of the World Cup.[45][46]

Jagielka scored his third England goal, and first in a competitive fixture, on 9 October 2014; his header opened a 5–0 Wembley win over San Marino in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying.[47]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 April 2015.[48]
Club Season League League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United1999–2000First Division1000000010
2000–01150003000180
2001–02233001000243
2002–0345*0517100572
2003–04433302000483
2004–05Championship460513100542
2005–06468100000478
2006–07Premier League384000000384
Sheffield Utd total 257181421620028722
Everton2007–08Premier League341105091492
2008–09340601021431
2009–10120000010130
2010–113312010—361
2011–123021020—332
2012–133624110—413
2013–142602020—300
2014–15333200092445
Everton total 238918112021428914
Career total 4952732328221457636

International

As of match played 31 March 2015.[49]
England
YearAppsGoals
200810
200920
201040
201130
201261
201380
2014102
201510
Total353

International goals

Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 15 August 2012 Stade de Suisse, Bern, Switzerland  Italy 1–1 2–1 Friendly
2 30 May 2014 Wembley Stadium, London, England  Peru
3–0
3–0
 Friendly
3 9 October 2014 Wembley Stadium, London, England  San Marino
1–0
5–0
 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying

Personal life

Jagielka is of Polish and Scottish descent.[50][51] His older brother Stephen Jagielka was also a professional midfielder, mainly for Shrewsbury Town. Although he was on loan at Sheffield United for one season, the pair never featured together in a competitive fixture.[52] He also has two sisters, Barbara and Nicola.

Honours

He was named the inaugural Championship Player of the Year for the 2005–06 season.[53] He was also named in the 2006 PFA Championship Team of the Year.

At the end of the 2008-09 Premier League season, Jagielka was named Everton Player of the Season.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 216. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ↑ "Player Profile". Premier League. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Lawton, Matt (1 February 2009). "From time keeper England centre half rise rise PhilJagielka". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  4. ↑ Moorlands Junior School
  5. ↑ Shail, Mark (17 November 2005). "Jagielka has got his sights set on the Premiership". givemefootball.com. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  6. ↑ "Warnock hails teenage ace". BBC Sport. 9 January 2001. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  7. ↑ "Blades deny Leeds approach". BBC Sport. 15 August 2003. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  8. ↑ "Jagielka wants to stay at Blades". BBC Sport. 11 April 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  9. ↑ "Blades warn Hammers off Jagielka". BBC Sport. 21 June 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  10. ↑ "Jewell unhappy over Jagielka bid". BBC Sport. 29 July 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  11. ↑ "Jagielka sale ruled out". Football.co.uk. 1 November 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  12. ↑ "Jagielka commits future to Blades". BBC Sport. 19 August 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  13. ↑ Brown, Sophie (30 September 2006). "Sheff Utd 2–1 Middlesbrough". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  14. ↑ "Blades may sell Jagielka". Football.co.uk. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  15. ↑ "Sheff Utd 1–0 Arsenal". BBC Sport. 30 December 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  16. ↑ "THE LOWDOWN – EVERTON V WIGAN". Everton F.C. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
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  18. ↑ "Kenny feels Jagielka should leave". BBC Sport. 31 May 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  19. ↑ "Blades call to Jagielka". Football.co.uk. 12 June 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
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  51. ↑ Phil Thomas (7 October 2010). "Phil: Spain pain made me a man". The Sun (London). Retrieved 2010-10-08.
  52. ↑ McKenzie, Andrew (24 December 2005). "Seasonal joy for Jagielkas". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
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