Shea Lacey Explained

Shea Lacey
Birth Date:14 April 2007
Birth Place:Liverpool, England
Currentclub:Manchester United
Clubnumber:93
Position:Winger, midfielder
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:England U16
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:England U17
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:2
Club-Update:18 March 2023
Ntupdate:11:17, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

Shea Lacey (born 14 April 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Manchester United.

Early life

Lacey was born in Liverpool, and is the younger brother of fellow footballers Paddy and Luis Lacey and also has a sister Lauren and nephew Zack.[1] Lacey and his brothers all support Liverpool F.C He started playing football at the age of three, and also had an interest in boxing as a child.[1]

Club career

After his brother Paddy had rejected Manchester United in favour of Liverpool, their father decided that Luis and Shea would join the Manchester United academy due to the facilities and development opportunities being, in his opinion, of a better standard.[1]

Lacey's impressive performances at youth level led to him being called up to the Manchester United under-18 side, making his debut at the age of fifteen.[1] He also featured at the REWE Junior Cup in Gottingen, Germany, as well as a number of other international youth tournaments.[2] [3] He scored his first goal at under-18 level in a 3–3 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]

He made his debut for the Manchester United under-21 side in a friendly against Dutch side Feyenoord.[4]

International career

Born in England, Lacey is of Irish descent.[5] He has represented England at under-15 and under-16 level.

On 6 September 2023, Lacey made his England U17 debut, providing two assists for England in a 3-2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena.[6]

Style of play

Comfortable playing in a number of positions, Lacey has been utilised at right-wing for Manchester United's under-18 side, but can also play as an attacking midfielder.[1] He is left-footed, and he is described as a free kick specialist.[7]

Honours

2023–24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'I rejected Manchester United Class of 2011 for Liverpool ... went to prison and became a professional boxer'. Steven. Railston. 4 March 2023. 18 March 2023. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  2. Web site: 'Natural baller' - Manchester United fans go wild for academy youngster Shea Lacey's stunning solo goal. Jack. Flintham. 7 January 2023. 18 March 2023. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Man Utd have 'scouse Lionel Messi' on their books who is younger brother of pro boxer. Charlie. Gordon. 8 January 2023. 18 March 2023. express.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Shea Lacey being guided by brother Paddy’s past regrets. Colm. Murphy. 12 March 2023. 18 March 2023. thepeoplesperson.com.
  5. Web site: The Most Exciting Irish Prospect At Every Premier League Club. Gary. Connaughton. January 11, 2024. Balls.ie.
  6. Web site: May 11, 2023. Report: England MU17s 2-3 Portugal. September 6, 2023. EnglandFootball.com.
  7. Web site: Who is Shea Lacey: The prodigy from Manchester United's youth team causing shockwaves with his magic left foot.... Arnold. Lewis. 31 July 2022. 18 March 2023. foottheball.com.