Gary Neville Facts

Early Life and Career

1. Birth and Early Life:
   Gary Alexander Neville was born on 18 February 1975 in Bury, England. He is the older brother of Phil Neville, also a former professional footballer, and Tracey Neville, a retired netball international.
2. Youth Career:
   Neville’s football journey began with Manchester United’s youth team in 1991. He captained the youth side to FA Youth Cup glory in his first season.

Professional Career

1. One-Club Man:
   Neville spent his entire playing career with Manchester United, making him a one-club man. He made his senior debut for United in September 1992 against Torpedo Moscow in the UEFA Cup.
2. Longevity at Manchester United:
   At the time of his retirement in 2011, Neville was the second-longest-serving player at the club behind long-time teammate Ryan Giggs. He had served as club captain for five years.
3. Trophy Laden Career:
   Neville is one of the most decorated English and European footballers of all time, having won a total of 20 trophies, including eight Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.
4. International Career:
   Neville made his international debut in 1995 and was the first-choice right-back for England for more than 10 years, representing the nation at three European Championships and two World Cups. He is England’s most-capped right-back with 85 caps.

Post-Retirement

1. Retirement:
   Neville announced his retirement from football on 2 February 2011 after almost 20 years playing at Manchester United.
2. Managerial Career:
   After retiring, Neville went into punditry and was a commentator for Sky Sports, until he took over the head coach position at Valencia in 2015. He was also assistant manager for the England national team from 2012 to 2016.
3. Club Ownership:
   In 2014, Neville, along with fellow Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Phil Neville, agreed to a deal to purchase Salford City, an English Football League club.
4. Media Career:
   Neville has had a successful media career, working as a pundit for Sky Sports and writing a weekly full-page column in the Sports section of The Sunday Times of Malta.

Interesting Facts

1. Successful Partnership with Beckham:
   Neville formed a successful partnership with David Beckham on the right wing, regularly contributing assists.
2. Controversies:
   In January 2006, Neville’s actions were the subject of some controversy after his celebration in front of the visiting Liverpool fans at Old Trafford.
3. Property Developments:
   Neville has been involved in several property developments, including a supporters club and hotel near Old Trafford and a boutique hotel in Manchester’s former stock exchange building.
4. University Academy 92:
   Along with other United players who won the 1992 FA Youth Cup, Neville founded a higher education institution in Greater Manchester, named University Academy 92.
5. St Michael’s Redevelopment Project:
   In January 2022, it was announced that construction had begun on the £120 million St Michael’s redevelopment project in Manchester city centre, which Neville is involved in.
6. Style of Play:
   Neville was an aggressive, tenacious, and hard-tackling player, known for his work rate, professionalism, determination, and consistency as a defender.
7. UEFA Pro Coaching Licences:
   Neville holds UEFA Pro Coaching Licences.
8. The Overlap:
   In 2021, Neville started his own YouTube channel, named The Overlap, on which he interviews figures from the world of sports.

This pie chart represents the distribution of Gary Neville’s trophy wins during his career at Manchester United. As you can see, the majority of his trophies came from the Premier League, followed by the Champions League and other competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When and where was Gary Neville born?

Gary Neville was born on 18 February 1975 in Bury, England.

How many trophies did Gary Neville win during his career at Manchester United?

Gary Neville won a total of 20 trophies during his career at Manchester United, including eight Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.

What did Gary Neville do after retiring from professional football?

After retiring from professional football, Gary Neville went into punditry and was a commentator for Sky Sports. He also took over the head coach position at Valencia in 2015 and was the assistant manager for the England national team from 2012 to 2016.

What is Gary Neville’s involvement with Salford City?

In 2014, Gary Neville, along with fellow Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Phil Neville, agreed to a deal to purchase Salford City, an English Football League club.

What is ‘The Overlap’?

‘The Overlap’ is a YouTube channel started by Gary Neville in 2021, where he interviews figures from the world of sport.