Michael Carrick is a retired professional footballer, and current First Team Head Coach at Middlesbrough FC.
Michael began his career at West Ham United in 1997 where he won the FA Youth Cup in 1999. After two loan spells at Swindon Town and Birmingham City, Michael transitioned to the first team in the 2000-01 season and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club. In 2004, Michael secured a move to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, where he made 75 appearances in two years.
In 2006, Manchester United came calling, where he remained as a captain and then part of the coaching team post-retirement.
Michael’s honours at United are plentiful, not only did he captain the team, but he also won five Premier League titles, the Champions League (2008), the FA Cup (2016) the League Cup (2010). To add to that, Michael was awarded a 2017 testimonial to mark his 11 years at the club and all funds raised were distributed to the newly formed Michael Carrick Foundation.
The Michael Carrick Foundation creates safe spaces and opportunities for disadvantaged young people to come and enjoy free sessions in football and alternative activities to learn new skills and gain qualifications in a positive and supportive environment.
Michael won more than 30 caps for England and was part of the squads for the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
Michael started his coaching career at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff. After Jose parted ways with the club, Michael was named caretaker manager for a short spell until he became part of Solskjaer’s coaching staff on his return to Old Trafford. Carrick was later named as caretaker manager for the second time at the club in November 2021 and his first game in charge was a UEFA Champions League clash away at Villareal, which they won.
Michael released his autobiography, Michael Carrick: Between the Lines, in 2018, which encapsulates the life he has led and the success he has achieved from a young boy growing up in Wallsend to winning the Champions League with Manchester United.
Michael was appointed head coach of Championship side, Middlesbrough in October 2022 and was nominated for EFL Championship Manager of the Month in his first month in charge as well as leading the club in to the Championship Play Off Final in May 2024.
Contact Michael’s agent: info@ttmanagement.co.uk