History of Harry Maguire in Timeline

Harry Maguire is a professional English footballer known for playing as a centre-back. He currently plays for Manchester United in the Premier League and is a member of the England national team. Maguire is recognized as a key defender for both club and country, often featuring prominently in their respective lineups.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1978: Season of intense criticism for Harry Maguire

In the 2021/2022 season, Harry Maguire endured a 'tough' time in which Manchester United finished sixth with their lowest points tally since the formation of the Premier League, in which they conceded 57 goals during the season, the most since the 1978–79 season.

March 1993: Harry Maguire Born

Harry Jacob Maguire was born in March 1993 and would later become a professional footballer.

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1995: First outfield player to play every minute

Harry Maguire played every minute of United's 38-game league campaign, becoming the first outfield player to do so for the club since 1995.

April 2011: Sheffield United Debut

In April 2011, Harry Maguire made his debut for Sheffield United as a half-time substitute against Cardiff City and won the Man of the Match award.

2011: Graduation to Sheffield United First Team

In 2011, Harry Maguire graduated to the first team at Sheffield United after progressing through their youth system.

2011: First Goal for Sheffield United

In 2011, Harry Maguire scored his first goal for Sheffield United in a 2–0 win away against Oldham Athletic.

October 2012: Scored Twice Against Notts County

In October 2012, Harry Maguire scored twice in a 4–1 away victory over Notts County in the Football League Trophy.

November 2012: England U21 Debut

In November 2012, Harry Maguire was called up to the England national under-21 team and made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 win against Northern Ireland Under-21s.

2012: Played for England U21

In 2012, Harry Maguire played one match for the England national under-21 team.

February 2013: 100th Start for Sheffield United

In February 2013, Harry Maguire made his 100th start for Sheffield United in a 0–0 home draw against Leyton Orient.

June 2014: Contract Offer from Sheffield United

On June 21, 2014, Sheffield United offered Maguire an improved contract amidst interest from Hull City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

July 2014: Joined Hull City

On July 29, 2014, Harry Maguire joined Hull City in a deal worth £2.5 million, signing a three-year contract.

2014: Transfer to Hull City

In 2014, Harry Maguire transferred to Hull City for £2.5 million.

February 2015: Loan to Wigan Athletic

On February 10, 2015, Harry Maguire joined Wigan Athletic on a one-month loan deal. He debuted on February 17 in a 1-0 win at Reading and scored on February 28 in a 3-1 win against Blackpool.

2015: Loan to Wigan Athletic

In 2015, Harry Maguire was loaned to Wigan Athletic.

2015: Sheffield United Contract Extension

In October 2011, Maguire was handed an extended deal to keep him at Bramall Lane until 2015.

May 2016: Hull City Promotion

On May 28, 2016, Harry Maguire replaced Mohamed Diamé in the final minute as Hull City won promotion back to the Premier League with a 1–0 play-off final win over Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium.

October 2016: First Goal for Hull City

On October 25, 2016, Harry Maguire scored his first goal for Hull City in a 2–1 away win against Bristol City in the EFL Cup.

April 2017: First Premier League Goal

On April 5, 2017, Harry Maguire captained Hull City and scored his first Premier League goal in the 4–2 league victory against Middlesbrough.

June 2017: Signed for Leicester City

On June 15, 2017, Harry Maguire signed for Premier League club Leicester City on a five-year contract for an initial £12 million fee.

August 2017: Inclusion in England Squad for World Cup Qualification Matches

In August 2017, Harry Maguire was included in the England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Malta and Slovakia.

2017: Joined Leicester City

In 2017, Harry Maguire joined Leicester City for an initial fee of £12 million.

2017: Senior England Debut

In 2017, Harry Maguire made his senior debut for the England national team.

January 2018: Liverpool paid £75 million for Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool paid £75 million for Virgil van Dijk in January 2018

February 2018: Engagement to Fern Hawkins

In February 2018, Harry Maguire got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Fern Hawkins after seven years of dating.

June 2018: Assist Against Tunisia in World Cup Opener

On 18 June 2018, Harry Maguire assisted Harry Kane's winning goal against Tunisia in England's World Cup opener, which England won 2–1.

August 2018: Maguire Scores Stoppage-Time Winner

On August 25, 2018, Harry Maguire scored a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 win against Southampton and won the man of the match award.

August 2018: Maguire Stays at Leicester Amid Transfer Speculation

On August 9, 2018, Leicester manager Claude Puel confirmed that Harry Maguire would stay at the club amid speculation about a transfer to Manchester United.

2018: Selected for 2018 FIFA World Cup Squad

Harry Maguire was chosen for the England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

January 2019: Maguire Scores Equalising Goal Against Liverpool

On January 30, 2019, Harry Maguire scored the equalising goal in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool.

April 2019: Birth of First Child

On 3 April 2019, Harry Maguire announced that his wife, Fern Hawkins, had given birth to their first child, a daughter.

July 2019: Manchester United Bid for Maguire

In July 2019, Manchester United made a £70 million bid for Harry Maguire.

2019: Played a significant part in United's successful 2019–20 Premier League campaign

Harry Maguire played a significant part in United's successful 2019–20 Premier League campaign, which saw the team finish in third place.

2019: Moved to Manchester United

In 2019, Harry Maguire moved to Manchester United for a reported £80 million, a world-record fee for a defender, and was appointed club captain within six months.

January 2020: Named Manchester United Captain

On January 17, 2020, Harry Maguire was named as club captain by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær following Ashley Young's departure to Inter Milan. On January 26, he scored his first goal for United.

May 2020: Birth of Second Daughter

On 9 May 2020, Harry Maguire and his wife, Fern Hawkins, had their second daughter.

August 2020: Arrest in Mykonos

On 21 August 2020, Harry Maguire was arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos after an incident involving the police. He was later convicted of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery on 25 August 2020, receiving a suspended jail term of 21 months and 10 days.

August 2020: Appeal Lodged Against Court Verdict

On 26 August 2020, Harry Maguire's legal team lodged an appeal against his court verdict related to his arrest in Mykonos.

October 2020: First Goal of the Season

On October 17, 2020, Harry Maguire scored his first goal of the season, equalising in a league match against Newcastle United.

November 2020: Unbeaten run ended

The 2-1 home loss against his former club Sheffield United on January 27, 2021 ended a 13-match unbeaten run since the team lost to Arsenal on 1 November 2020

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Selection and Team of the Tournament

Harry Maguire was selected for the England squad for UEFA Euro 2020, where he earned a place in the Team of the Tournament.

2020: Harry Maguire won approximately twice as many duels as he lost in the 2020–21 season

Harry Maguire won approximately twice as many duels as he lost in the 2020–21 season

January 2021: Equalised Against Sheffield United

On January 27, 2021, Harry Maguire equalised in the 64th minute even though the match ended in a 2–1 home loss against his former club Sheffield United.

July 2021: Goal against Ukraine in Euro 2020 Quarter-Finals

On 3 July 2021, Harry Maguire scored the second goal for England in a 4–0 win over Ukraine in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Euro 2020.

October 2021: First Champions League Goal

On October 20, 2021, Harry Maguire scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–2 win over Atalanta.

2021: Injury and Missed Europa League Final

In 2021, Harry Maguire equalled a club record, suffered an ankle injury, and missed the 2021 Europa League final against Villarreal due to the injury.

February 2022: Premier League Goal Against Leeds United

On February 20, 2022, Harry Maguire scored his only Premier League goal of the season in a 4–2 away win over Leeds United.

June 2022: Marriage to Fern Hawkins

On 25 June 2022, Harry Maguire married Fern Hawkins at the Chateau de Varennes in South Burgundy, France.

2022: Selected for 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad

Harry Maguire was chosen for the England squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2022: Limited Starts in 2022-23 Season

In the 2022–23 season, Harry Maguire started only eight Premier League matches under new manager Erik ten Hag.

July 2023: Stripped of Manchester United Captaincy

In July 2023, Harry Maguire announced that he had been stripped of the Manchester United captaincy. He was also linked with a transfer to West Ham United, who made an offer which was later rejected. Bruno Fernandes replaced him as club captain on July 20.

October 2023: Assist and Champions League Goal

In October 2023, Harry Maguire assisted Scott McTominay's second goal in a 2–1 win against Brentford. Also in October 2023, he scored the only goal in a Champions League match against Copenhagen, securing a 1–0 victory.

2023: End of Manchester United Captaincy

In 2023, Harry Maguire's tenure as club captain of Manchester United ended.

2023: Won 2023 EFL Cup Final

On February 26, 2023, Harry Maguire won the 2023 EFL Cup final as Manchester United beat Newcastle United 2–0, winning his first trophy with the club though he did not start in the game.

February 2024: Consolation Goal Against Fulham

On 24 February 2024, Harry Maguire scored a last-minute consolation goal against Fulham in a 2–1 loss.

June 2024: Dropped from England Squad for Euro 2024

On 6 June 2024, Harry Maguire was dropped from the England squad for Euro 2024 after failing to recover from a calf injury.

February 2025: FA Cup Goal Against Leicester and Winning Goal Against Ipswich Town

On 7 February 2025, Maguire scored a controversial last-minute headed goal against former club Leicester in the FA Cup. On 26 February 2025, Maguire scored the winning goal in a 3–2 win against Ipswich Town.