Jack Grealish is an English professional football player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester City and England. He is best known for his ability to dribble past defenders.
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Facts About Jack Grealish
- Jack Grealish was born in Birmingham, England in 1995.
- He grew up in the town of Solihull, and he went to Solihull’s Our Lady of Compassion Roman Catholic Primary School and St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School.
- Three of his four grandparents come from Ireland, and Jack Grealish played Gaelic football from the age of 10 to 14.
- Jack Grealish’s younger brother, Keelan, died at the age of just 9 months in 2000.
- Jack Grealish’s great-great-grandfather, Billy Garraty, played for Aston Villa. He won the 1905 FA Cup Final, and he earned one England cap.
- As a young child, Jack Grealish played for Highgate United (a team based in Solihull).
- He joined Aston Villa (the club he supported) at the age of six.
- He was loaned by Aston Villa to Notts County in 2013, and he made his professional debut for Notts County against Milton Keynes.
- He made his debut for Aston Villa in May 2014 against Manchester City in the Premier League.
I wouldn’t change what I do for the world – every single day, I’m lucky to be doing what I’m doing.
Jack Grealish
- In 2019, when Jack Grealish was captain, Aston Villa won a club-record 10 league wins in a row.
- In the 2019-20 Premier League season, Jack Grealish was fouled 167 times, a Premier League record. He was voted Aston Villa’s player of the season.
- In 2021, Jack Grealish signed for Manchester City. The transfer fee was $100 million, making Jack Grealish the most expensive English player.
- Jack Grealish has represented both the Republic of Ireland and England at under-21 level.
- He made his senior debut for England in 2020 against Denmark.
- Jack Grealish wears shin pads designed for children, and he wears his socks rolled down.
- He enjoys listening to the music of Elvis Prestley and the band Queen.
- He has three siblings – a brother (Kevan) and two sisters (Holly and Kiera).
- He loves spending time with his family.
- The best Christmas present he ever received was an orange BMX.
- Pigs in blankets are his favourite part of a Christmas dinner.
- He likes to eat out with family and friends.
- Jack Grealish would like Leonardo Di Caprio to play him if a movie was made of his life
- He is a terrible cook and can only make cheese on toast.
- Jack Grealish’s dad watched every single one of his son’s matches when he was growing up.
Certain players just watch a little bit of football — not me, I watch everything. When I’m at home, no matter what game is on, I will watch it. Ask me about any player and I’ll know all about him.
Jack Grealish
