Personal informationFull name : Stewart Downing
Date of birth : 22 July 1984
Place of birth : Middlesbrough, England
Height : 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position : Left Winger
Current club : Aston Villa
Number : 6
Youth career
2001 Middlesbrough
Senior career
2001 - 2009 Middlesbrough
2003 -Sunderland (loan)
2009 - Aston Villa
National team
2004–2005 England U21
2006 England B
2005 England
Club career
Middlesbrough
Downing grew higher in Middlesbrough's Pallister Park estate and encouraged the club since his educational institution days. He was examined one of the bulk guaranteeing graduates of the Middlesbrough Academy.
His debut came on 24 April 2002 in a Premier League game away at Ipswich Town. He was limited to just three attainments during that season, plus a further three the pursuing season in spite of scoring his first senior objective in a 4–1 League Cup victory through Brentford. He was sent out on hire to Sunderland in 2003 in lead to gain experience. His first-team chances at Middlesbrough were limited due to the type of Bolo Zenden in the left-midfield slot. Downing's career started to take-off after he was recollected from his hire during an injury calamity and was compressed into the first-team. The 2004–05 season saw Downing generate forty-nine attainments, scoring six objectives, as well as delivering more assists. His shows that season saw him summoned higher to Sven Göran Eriksson's England squad in February 2005 for a friendly against the Netherlands.
A knee injury saw Downing sidelined for five months at the end of 2005,[2] though he returned to play his component in the run to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final, surrounding three augments in the 4–2 (4–3 agg) victory through Steaua Bucharest in the semi-final second leg.[3]
On 26 February 2008, Downing signalled a novel five-year contract, saving him signalled on at Middlesbrough until 2013.
With the leaving of Mark Schwarzer in May 2008, Downing became Middlesbrough's second longest serving performer later Brad Jones.
The 2008–09 season was a blended one for Downing. Middlesbrough had their best commence to the season in six years which saw them climb to 8th in the office desk, however, a terrible winless run which commenced in November 2008 saw them drop into the relegation zone. On the 5 January 2009, he handed in a written transfer ask for passing on his longing to withdraw the club but the ask for was fallen on the same day. In the penultimate fit of the season, he upheld a foot injury later a argue from Stilian Petrov in a home game against Aston Villa in May, which was deficient an task, administering him out for at least four months.[6] After using the every component of of the second half of the season in the relegation zone, Middlesbrough were relegated on the final day later they hidden 2–1 away at West Ham United. Downing, having commenced every league game, if not the terminal fit, ended the season with no league objectives, having simply scored couple against West Ham United in the FA Cup.
Aston Villa
Following Middlesbrough's relegation, Downing signalled a four-year contract with Aston Villa, becoming Martin O'Neill's first signing of the 2009 Summer transfer window for a compensation of £10 million with an extra £2 million to be compensated depending on appearances. On November 7, 2009, O'Neill transmitted that Downing had returned to full training pursuing his injury against Villa where playing for Middlesbrough during the 2008–09 season. Downing organised his Aston Villa début originating on as a 69th very small substitute for Steve Sidwell in the away game versus Burnley. He scored his first objective for Villa in the Carling Cup against Portsmouth on 1 December 2009.[9] Downing's return to motion saw him returning to his desired withdrew wing role, with James Milner transferring to inside midfield for Villa. Downing played in Villa's first win at Old Trafford against Manchester United since 1983 on 12 December 2009. Downing afterward went on to score his first and second league objective for Villa in their 5–2 win against Burnley on the 21st February 2010. His second season with Aston Villa has been a much transformed one, he scored the first primary league objective of the season against West Ham on the 14th August. His subsequent objective came against Stoke City with a radiant curling header on the 13th September. Against Aston Villa rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers he scored his third objective of the season from a Marc Albrighton cross. In the Carling Cup versus Burnley, he scored an extra-time winner to send Villa through the subsequent round. On the 10th November he scored his fifth of the season against Blackpool which saw Villa win the fit 3–2. On November 13 he initiate a objective for Albrighton against Man Utd to left Villa 2–0 higher with 15 minutes remaining but the game went on to final view at 2–2. He netted his sixth of the season against Villa rival's West Brom.
International career
Downing was first summoned higher as a 19-year-old for the 2003 UEFA European U-19 Championship. With seven Under-21 caps to his credit, Downing organised his England debut on 9 February 2005 in a home friendly, played at Villa Park against the Netherlands, deposing Shaun Wright-Phillips in the second half.
Downing's worldwide career took a setback in May 2005 after he was injured training with England on their tour of United States, saving him out of the game until 2006.
Downing was included in the England World Cup squad in May 2006 by Sven-Göran Eriksson,primarily as a back-up for Joe Cole, and came on as a second half substitute in England's victorious possibility game against Paraguay.He was brought on once again in the fit against Trinidad and Tobago, after England scored couple objectives in the terminal ten minutes.
On 16 August 2006, Downing organised his first commence for England, as Greece were overcame by 4–0, with Downing fascinated in three of the goals.He commenced the afterwards three Euro 2008 qualifiers, against Andorra and the Republic of Macedonia. His shows drew criticism from the press, with many stating that Downing was simply being picked due to his friendship with overseer Steve McClaren. However, Downing hopes to have proven many of his critics incorrect later Fabio Capello became the third following England overseer to give him an England cap, on 26 March 2008 in a 1–0 friendly defeat to France. He was also summoned higher (alongside Middlesbrough teammate David Wheater) for Capello's friendlies against United States and Trinidad and Tobago, where he received the nod frontwards of Ashley Young. His performance supported his selection by contributing with the first couple objectives and won admire from the press any person who had at one time slated his inclusion in the squad.A small proportion months later Capello took assignment of England, the Italian person enlisting stated that he had been bulk impressed by Downing.He was picked again by Capello to depose Aaron Lennon for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on the 12th October 2010.
Date of birth : 22 July 1984
Place of birth : Middlesbrough, England
Height : 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position : Left Winger
Current club : Aston Villa
Number : 6
Youth career
2001 Middlesbrough
Senior career
2001 - 2009 Middlesbrough
2003 -Sunderland (loan)
2009 - Aston Villa
National team
2004–2005 England U21
2006 England B
2005 England
Club career
Middlesbrough
Downing grew higher in Middlesbrough's Pallister Park estate and encouraged the club since his educational institution days. He was examined one of the bulk guaranteeing graduates of the Middlesbrough Academy.
His debut came on 24 April 2002 in a Premier League game away at Ipswich Town. He was limited to just three attainments during that season, plus a further three the pursuing season in spite of scoring his first senior objective in a 4–1 League Cup victory through Brentford. He was sent out on hire to Sunderland in 2003 in lead to gain experience. His first-team chances at Middlesbrough were limited due to the type of Bolo Zenden in the left-midfield slot. Downing's career started to take-off after he was recollected from his hire during an injury calamity and was compressed into the first-team. The 2004–05 season saw Downing generate forty-nine attainments, scoring six objectives, as well as delivering more assists. His shows that season saw him summoned higher to Sven Göran Eriksson's England squad in February 2005 for a friendly against the Netherlands.
A knee injury saw Downing sidelined for five months at the end of 2005,[2] though he returned to play his component in the run to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final, surrounding three augments in the 4–2 (4–3 agg) victory through Steaua Bucharest in the semi-final second leg.[3]
On 26 February 2008, Downing signalled a novel five-year contract, saving him signalled on at Middlesbrough until 2013.
With the leaving of Mark Schwarzer in May 2008, Downing became Middlesbrough's second longest serving performer later Brad Jones.
The 2008–09 season was a blended one for Downing. Middlesbrough had their best commence to the season in six years which saw them climb to 8th in the office desk, however, a terrible winless run which commenced in November 2008 saw them drop into the relegation zone. On the 5 January 2009, he handed in a written transfer ask for passing on his longing to withdraw the club but the ask for was fallen on the same day. In the penultimate fit of the season, he upheld a foot injury later a argue from Stilian Petrov in a home game against Aston Villa in May, which was deficient an task, administering him out for at least four months.[6] After using the every component of of the second half of the season in the relegation zone, Middlesbrough were relegated on the final day later they hidden 2–1 away at West Ham United. Downing, having commenced every league game, if not the terminal fit, ended the season with no league objectives, having simply scored couple against West Ham United in the FA Cup.
Aston Villa
Following Middlesbrough's relegation, Downing signalled a four-year contract with Aston Villa, becoming Martin O'Neill's first signing of the 2009 Summer transfer window for a compensation of £10 million with an extra £2 million to be compensated depending on appearances. On November 7, 2009, O'Neill transmitted that Downing had returned to full training pursuing his injury against Villa where playing for Middlesbrough during the 2008–09 season. Downing organised his Aston Villa début originating on as a 69th very small substitute for Steve Sidwell in the away game versus Burnley. He scored his first objective for Villa in the Carling Cup against Portsmouth on 1 December 2009.[9] Downing's return to motion saw him returning to his desired withdrew wing role, with James Milner transferring to inside midfield for Villa. Downing played in Villa's first win at Old Trafford against Manchester United since 1983 on 12 December 2009. Downing afterward went on to score his first and second league objective for Villa in their 5–2 win against Burnley on the 21st February 2010. His second season with Aston Villa has been a much transformed one, he scored the first primary league objective of the season against West Ham on the 14th August. His subsequent objective came against Stoke City with a radiant curling header on the 13th September. Against Aston Villa rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers he scored his third objective of the season from a Marc Albrighton cross. In the Carling Cup versus Burnley, he scored an extra-time winner to send Villa through the subsequent round. On the 10th November he scored his fifth of the season against Blackpool which saw Villa win the fit 3–2. On November 13 he initiate a objective for Albrighton against Man Utd to left Villa 2–0 higher with 15 minutes remaining but the game went on to final view at 2–2. He netted his sixth of the season against Villa rival's West Brom.
International career
Downing was first summoned higher as a 19-year-old for the 2003 UEFA European U-19 Championship. With seven Under-21 caps to his credit, Downing organised his England debut on 9 February 2005 in a home friendly, played at Villa Park against the Netherlands, deposing Shaun Wright-Phillips in the second half.
Downing's worldwide career took a setback in May 2005 after he was injured training with England on their tour of United States, saving him out of the game until 2006.
Downing was included in the England World Cup squad in May 2006 by Sven-Göran Eriksson,primarily as a back-up for Joe Cole, and came on as a second half substitute in England's victorious possibility game against Paraguay.He was brought on once again in the fit against Trinidad and Tobago, after England scored couple objectives in the terminal ten minutes.
On 16 August 2006, Downing organised his first commence for England, as Greece were overcame by 4–0, with Downing fascinated in three of the goals.He commenced the afterwards three Euro 2008 qualifiers, against Andorra and the Republic of Macedonia. His shows drew criticism from the press, with many stating that Downing was simply being picked due to his friendship with overseer Steve McClaren. However, Downing hopes to have proven many of his critics incorrect later Fabio Capello became the third following England overseer to give him an England cap, on 26 March 2008 in a 1–0 friendly defeat to France. He was also summoned higher (alongside Middlesbrough teammate David Wheater) for Capello's friendlies against United States and Trinidad and Tobago, where he received the nod frontwards of Ashley Young. His performance supported his selection by contributing with the first couple objectives and won admire from the press any person who had at one time slated his inclusion in the squad.A small proportion months later Capello took assignment of England, the Italian person enlisting stated that he had been bulk impressed by Downing.He was picked again by Capello to depose Aaron Lennon for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on the 12th October 2010.
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