Table of Biography
Jack Grealish is an English footballer who plays for the English club Manchester City and the England national team. Jack Grealish plays as a winger or attacking midfielder.
Early Life
On the 10th of September 1995, Jack Grealish was born in Birmingham, England. According to his birth date, he is currently 28 years old and holds British nationality. Moreover, he has the birth sign of Virgo and believes in Christianity by religion. Likewise, Grealish is of Irish descent.
He is the son of Kevin Grealish (father) and Karen Grealish (mother). Moreover, he grew up with his two brothers and two sisters; whose names are Keelan Daniel Grealish, Kevan Grealish, Kiera Grealish, and Holly Grealish. His younger brother Keelan died of sudden infant death syndrome in April 2000 at the age of nine months.
Talking about his academic career, he attended Our Lady of Compassion Roman Catholic Primary School and St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull. Later, he enrolled in a Local Private University in England and completed his graduation.
Jack Grealish – Net Worth 2024
As a professional football player, playing for well-known English clubs such as Aston Villa and Manchester City, he has collected a huge sum of money. Moreover, his net worth is estimated at around $20 million and he has a deal with Manchester City for £100 million in a six-year contract.
Professional Career
Aston Villa and Notts County
From a young age, Jack Grealish began playing football. He joined Aston Villa at the age of six. On 13 September 2013, this footballer joined League One club Notts County on a youth loan until 13 January 2014.
Moreover, he made his professional debut the following day, coming on as a 59th-minute substitute for David Bell in a 3–1 away defeat to Milton Keynes Dons. Similarly, he scored his first career goal, beating three defenders to score the last goal in a 3–1 win over Gillingham at Meadow Lane.
For this team, he ended his loan with five goals and seven assists in 38 appearances. Moreover, he returned to Aston Villa and made his club debut on 7 May, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute for Ryan Bertrand in a 4–0 away defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League.
On 14 October 2014, the footballer signed a new four-year contract with Aston Villa. He scored his first goal for Villa on 13 September 2015, a 20-yard shot to open the scoring away to Leicester City; however, his team lost 3–2. From 2012 to 2021, he played for Aston Villa with 185 appearances and a total of 29 goals for the team.
Manchester City
Caption: Jack Grealish playing for English club, Manchester City (Source: Instagram)
He signed a deal with Manchester City on the 5th of August 2021, a six-year contract that would run until 2027. And, the transfer deal was worth £100 million, making him the most expensive English player ever.
He made his debut for the club on a 1–0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on the first matchday of the 2021–22 Premier League. Moreover, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–0 win over Norwich City on 21 August 2021. For the club, he has made 34 appearances with 4 goals.
International Career
This football player has represented Ireland and England in different age groups. Moreover, he has represented Ireland in the under-17, under-18, and under-21 age groups. Moreover, he made his debut for England under-21s on 19 May 2016 as a 72nd-minute substitute for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a 1–0 win over Portugal at the Toulon Tournament.
In addition, England went on to win the tournament for the first time since 1994. He was called up for the senior England squad for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark on 31 August 2020.
This footballer made his senior debut as a 76th-minute substitute in a 0–0 draw against Denmark. Moreover, he scored his first international goal after being introduced as a substitute in the 73rd minute during England’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Andorra.
Recently, in the 2022 Fifa World Cup, match against Iran, he scored his second international goal and England’s sixth of the match.
Brand Endorsements
Being a popular football, he has a shoe deal with Nike and he certainly earns a good amount from endorsing the shoes and is also one of the prominent faces of the brand. Moreover, he has a deal with EA Sports, and his social media channels are used to promote the work of his sponsors and any endorsements he has.
Relationship Status
Talking about his personal life, this football player is currently in a relationship with his stunning girlfriend, Sasha Atwood. Moreover, the couple are childhood sweethearts, and they have been dating each other for a long time.
From their school days, the couple knew each other and got together when they were just 16 years old. If all things go well, the couple soon get married.
Caption: Jack Grealish with his girlfriend (Source: OK! Magazine)
Allegations of diving
Despite his talent and deft work on the ball, he has on numerous occasions been criticized for going down too easily and allegedly diving to win penalties and free kicks. Footballers like Steve Nicol and Matthew Upson have criticized him. However, Grealish has defended all allegations.
Body Measurements
Jack Grealish stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 72 kg. Moreover, he has hazel eyes with dark brown hair color, and his body measurement measures 44-32-38 inches. He has an athletic body and wears a shoe size of 12.5 US.
Caption: Jack Grealish celebrating after scoring a goal (Source: Instagram)
Jack Grealish – Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@jackgrealish’ there are more than 5.8 million followers. Moreover, there are more than 1.1 million followers on his Twitter page ‘@JackGrealish’ and over 3.1 million followers on Facebook.