Personal Information
Full Name | John Stones |
Date of Birth | May 28, 1994 |
Nationality | British |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Role | Centre-back |
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John Stones: A Brief Biography
Background
John Stones is a professional English footballer who was born on 28th May, 1994. He plays as a centre back and has played as a right back at times. He was born in Barnsley, England and currently plays for Manchester city and the English national team.
Career
Stones started off his career as a youngster with Barnsley. After coming through the youth ranks, he made his senior debut for the club in March 2012. In 2013, he was off to Everton and he spent three seasons in Merseyside before moving to Manchester City in 2016.
For England, Stones made his senior debut on 30th May, 2014 against Peru. He was a part of the England squad that finished fourth at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Position and Playing Style
Stones plays as a centre-back on most occasions though he has also featured at right back at times. Blessed with an excellent range of passing, his ability on the ball is unparalleled and he has gained several plaudits for his bravery on the ball.