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Football Biography

Luke Shaw

“Lukey”

English · Kingston upon Thames · Born 12 July 1995

Left Back
260
apps
34
england caps
6
goals
30
assists

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Talented English left-back who became the most expensive teenager in football history when he joined Manchester United and scored in a European Championship final.

Luke Paul Hoare Shaw was born in Kingston upon Thames on 12 July 1995. He came through Southampton's academy and became the youngest player to appear in the Premier League for the club at age 16. In 2014, Manchester United signed him for £27 million, making him the most expensive teenager in world football at the time. A horrific double leg break in September 2015 against PSV Eindhoven threatened his career, but he made a courageous recovery. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Shaw produced his best form, winning Manchester United's Player of the Year in 2018-19. He scored England's opening goal in the Euro 2020 final against Italy. He won the FA Cup in 2016 and the League Cup in 2023 with United. He has earned over 30 England caps.

Best Known For

FA Cup 2016

He scored the opening goal in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, the fastest goal ever scored in a European Championship final at that time.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • FA Cup 2016
  • Europa League 2017
  • League Cup 2023
Career Journey

Timeline

1995 👶 Born in Kingston upon Thames
🏟️ Southampton
🏟️ Manchester United
🏟️ Inter Milan
🏆 FA Cup 2016
🏆 Europa League 2017
🏆 League Cup 2023
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Luke Shaw

He suffered a double fracture of his right leg in a Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven in September 2015, but made a full recovery.

Yes, he scored England's opening goal against Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, the fastest goal in a European Championship final.

United paid Southampton £27 million in 2014, making Shaw the most expensive teenager in world football.

He has earned over 30 caps for England.

Luke Shaw was born on 12 July 1995 in Kingston upon Thames, England.

Career Timeline — Luke Shaw
1995
Born in Kingston upon Thames
Southampton
Southampton
Manchester United
Manchester United
Inter Milan
Inter Milan
FA Cup 2016
Europa League 2017
League Cup 2023