John Stones
John Stones (born 28 May 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, Stones is known for his technical ability and his physical presence on the field.
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Stones playing for Everton in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | John Stones | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Barnsley, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | ||
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Current team | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Barnsley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Barnsley | 24 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Everton | 77 | (1) |
| 2016– | Manchester City | 159 | (8) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | England U21 | 13 | (0) |
| 2014– | England | 71 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:43, 6 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 26 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Stones began his career with Barnsley, making his first-team debut in the Championship in March 2012 as a 17-year-old. He joined Premier League club Everton for around £3 million in January 2013 and amassed 95 appearances over four seasons. In August 2016, he signed for Manchester City for an initial £47.5 million with add-ons. With the club, he has won five Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, two FA Cups, and the UEFA Champions League as part of a historic continental treble in the 2022–23 season.
Stones made his senior debut for England in May 2014 after previously being capped by England youth teams at under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels. He was chosen in England's squads for the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020, and the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022.