Dazzling English winger whose close control, creativity and flair make him one of the most entertaining players in the Premier League.
Jack Peter Grealish was born on 10 September 1995 in Birmingham, England, and raised in nearby Solihull, joining hometown club Aston Villa's academy as a six-year-old lifelong supporter of the club. Of Irish descent through his father's family from County Dublin and grandfather from County Galway, Grealish was eligible to represent both England and Ireland, and progressed through Ireland's youth international setup up to under-21 level before eventually switching allegiance to England. Grealish made his Aston Villa first-team debut as a teenager and became the emotional heart of the club through a difficult period that included relegation from the Premier League, helping Villa win promotion back to the top flight via the 2019 Championship play-off final. His combination of close control, ability to draw fouls, and creative vision made him one of the Premier League's most exciting and frequently fouled players once Villa returned to the top division. Manchester City signed Grealish in 2021 for a British transfer record fee, and he went on to win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League as part of City's historic 2022-23 treble-winning squad, adjusting his game to fit into Pep Guardiola's possession-based system after arriving as a more individualistic, dribble-heavy player at Villa. Grealish earned his first England cap in 2020 and represented his country at both Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. In 2025, he moved on loan to Everton, seeking regular first-team football after a period of reduced playing time at Manchester City.
Key player in Manchester City's 2023 Champions League triumph
He was bought for £100 million, a British transfer record, and celebrated winning the Treble with a famously exuberant trophy parade through Manchester.
Did You Know?How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with exceptional dribbling skills and ability to draw fouls
Lasting Impact
Grealish represents the modern English attacking midfielder, combining technical skill with Premier League physicality.
Career Honours
- Premier League 3x
- Champions League 2023
- FA Cup 1x
- Treble 2023
- Premier League 2022
- Premier League 2023
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 2013–2021 | — | 185 | 29 |
| Notts County | 2013–2014 | loan | 37 | 5 |
| Manchester City | 2021–Present | £100m | 94 | 12 |
| Everton | 2025–2026 | loan | 20 | 2 |
 England | — | — | 36 | 1 |