Jack Fletcher (footballer, born 2007) explained

Jack Fletcher
Fullname:Jack Davidson Fletcher
Birth Place:Manchester, England[1]
Birth Date:19 March 2007
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Manchester United
Youthyears1:–2023
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Youthyears2:2023–
Youthclubs2:Manchester United
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalteam2:England U16
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–2024
Nationalteam3:England U17
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2024–
Nationalteam4:England U18
Nationalcaps4:4
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:12 August 2024 00:15 (UTC)
Ntupdate:15:22, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Jack Andrew Davidson Fletcher (born 19 March 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United.[2]

Club career

Fletcher, and his twin brother Tyler, spent nine years as part of the academy at Manchester City prior to signing for Manchester United for a combined fee of £1.25 million in July 2023.[3] [4]

In November 2023, Fletcher was invited to train with the Manchester United first team squad.[5] He signed his first professional contract with the club in April 2024 shortly after his 17th birthday.[6]

In August 2024, Fletcher scored twice, including a long-range volley in a 3-2 EFL Trophy victory against Barnsley for the Manchester United U21 side.[7] [8] [9]

International career

In April 2022 Fletcher played international football for England at Under-15 level.[10] Whilst he chose to represent the nation he was born in his twin brother Tyler represents Scotland qualifying through their father Darren.[11] In February 2023 Jack Fletcher started for England U16 against Scotland U16 with his brother playing on the opposing side.[12]

In November 2023 Fletcher scored his first goal for England U17 in an 8-0 win over Faroe Islands.[13] He was included in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and started in their quarter-final elimination against Italy.[14]

On 4 September 2024, Fletcher made his England U18 debut during a 2-2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir.[15]

Personal life

He is the son of Scottish former international footballer Darren Fletcher, and twin brother of fellow Manchester United youth footballer Tyler Fletcher.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Fletcher. Manchester United F.C. 29 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Jack Fletcher. Soccerway. 23 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Manchester United agree fee for Jack and Tyler Fletcher from Man City. Manchester Evening News. Samuel. Luckhurst. 23 July 2023. 22 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Man United signing Fletcher's twin sons from City - sources. ESPN. 23 July 2023. 22 July 2023. Rob. Dawson.
  5. Web site: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has 'big plans' for wonderkid Jack Fletcher, son of club legend Darren. Goal.com. 1 December 2023. Richard. Mills. 30 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Twin sons of Man Utd legend and grandsons of Achill woman sign Man Utd contracts. Mayo News. 4 April 2024. Anton. McNulty. 4 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Darren Fletchers son scores 35 yard volley and winner in EFL trophy for Man United. Sky Sports. 21 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Tribal Football. 21 August 2024. 21 August 2024. FLETCHER SCORES TWICE AS MAN UTD BEAT BARNSLEY IN EFL TROPHY.
  9. Web site: 21 August 2024. Jack Fletcher shows why Manchester United signed him from Man City with wondergoal in comeback. Steven. Railston. 21 August 2024. Manchester Evening News.
  10. Web site: Slovenia U15 0–0 England U15. Soccerway. 29 August 2024.
  11. Web site: Manchester United to sign Darren Fletcher's sons from Man City in British record deals for U16 players. Talksport. 23 July 2023. Natasha. Everitt. 22 July 2023.
  12. Web site: Darren Fletcher's twin sons play on opposing sides in Auld Enemy clash. STV. 29 August 2024. Andy. Coyle. 23 February 2023.
  13. Web site: Who is Jack Fletcher? Manchester United youngster trains ahead of Galatasaray fixture. George. Smith. 28 November 2023. 1 December 2023. Manchester Evening News.
  14. Web site: Report: England MU17s 1-1 Italy (4-5 on pens). EnglandFootball.com. 29 August 2024. 30 May 2024. Juliet. Nottingham.
  15. Web site: Report: England MU18s 2-2 Portugal. EnglandFootball.com. 10 September 2024. 4 September 2024. Adam. Drury.
  16. Web site: Manchester United confirm Jack and Tyler Fletcher among new academy signings. Manchester Evening News. 1 December 2023. Samuel. Luckhurst. 15 August 2023.