Micah Hamilton Explained
| Micah Hamilton |
| Full Name: | Micah Philippe Jude Hamilton |
| Birth Date: | 13 November 2003 |
| Birth Place: | Manchester, England |
| Height: | 1.77 m |
| Position: | Attacking midfielder, winger[1] |
| Currentclub: | Middlesbrough |
| Clubnumber: | 17 |
| Youthyears1: | 2013–2024 |
| Youthclubs1: | Manchester City |
| Years1: | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs1: | Manchester City |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2024– |
| Clubs2: | Middlesbrough |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2021 |
| Nationalteam1: | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam2: | England U20 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 2 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 13:58, 15 June 2024 (UTC) |
| Ntupdate: | 13:32, 27 March 2024 (UTC) |
Micah Philippe Jude Hamilton (born 13 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for EFL Championship club Middlesbrough. He is an England youth international.[2]
Club career
Manchester City
Hamilton came through the academy at Manchester City having signed with the club for the first time as a nine-year old.[3]
On 23 September 2017, as a 13-year-old, Hamilton, operating as a ball boy for the Citizens' senior team in a Premier League match at home to Crystal Palace, was filmed receiving instructions from manager Pep Guardiola.[4] [5]
Hamilton was promoted from the Man City U18 side to the U21s at the start of the 2023–24 season, and represented the club in the EFL Trophy in September 2023.[6]
Hamilton was included in the Man City first team squad for an EFL Cup tie against Newcastle United in September 2023.[7] He made his professional debut on 13 December 2023, starting in the UEFA Champions League in the Citizens' last group stage match, away at Red Star Belgrade, scoring his first goal in the 19th minute in a 3–2 victory.[8] He was included in the Manchester City squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.[9]
Middlesbrough
On 9 August 2024, Hamilton joined Championship club Middlesbrough on a four-year deal.[10]
International career
Having previously represented England at U16 level, Hamilton made his debut for the England Elite League squad during a 5–1 win over Poland at the Bialystok City Stadium on 22 March 2024.[11]
Style of play
Primarily a left winger, he has also operated as a central or attacking midfielder or right winger for Manchester City's youth teams.[12]
Honours
Manchester City
2023[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: Micah Hamilton . Manchester City . 13 December 2023.
- Web site: Micah Hamilton. 27 September 2023. Soccerway.
- Web site: 27 September 2023. Secret Scout. Micah Hamilton Manchester City. 14 January 2022. Freddie. Lammie.
- Web site: 23 September 2017 . Guardiola reveals what he told Manchester City ball boy . 13 December 2023 . BeSoccer . en.
- Web site: Lambourne . Jake . 13 December 2023 . Who is Micah Hamilton? From Man City ball boy to scoring on debut . 13 December 2023 . talkSPORT . en-gb.
- Web site: Manchester Evening News. How Man City academy talent can help improve Guardiola's attacking depth . Ben. Fieldhouse. 11 September 2023. 13 December 2023.
- Web site: Newcastle Vs Man City 1-0. 27 September 2023. Soccerway. 13 December 2023.
- Web site: Man City Vs Crvena Zvezda. 13 December 2023. Soccerway. 13 December 2023.
- Web site: Six Man City youngsters travel with Club World Cup squad ahead of Urawa Red Diamonds clash. Manchester Evening News. 19 December 2023. Joe. Bray. 18 December 2023.
- Web site: Micah Hamilton Joins From Manchester City . Middlesborough FC . 9 August 2024.
- Web site: Report: Poland 1-5 England Elite League Squad. England Football . 25 March 2024.
- Web site: Who is Micah Hamilton? Man City's 'street footballer' making his debut in Champions League vs Crvena Zvezda. Manchester Evening News. 13 December 2023. Joe. Bray. 13 December 2023.
- News: Manchester City 4–0 Fluminense . BBC Sport . 22 December 2023 . 22 December 2023.
