Football Biography

Nicky Butt

“Butty”

English · Gorton, Manchester · Born 21 January 1975

Midfielder

387

apps

p l titles

england caps

champions league

Tough-tackling midfielder and Class of '92 graduate who was a key part of Manchester United's dominance in the late 1990s.

Nicholas Butt was born in Gorton, Manchester on 21 January 1975. A product of Manchester United's famous youth academy alongside Beckham, Scholes, and the Neville brothers, Butt was a tenacious central midfielder who provided energy and steel. He made 387 appearances for United, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League in 1999. Pelé named him as one of the 125 greatest living footballers in 2004. He moved to Newcastle United in 2004, spending five seasons at St James' Park before a brief spell in China with South China and retirement. He earned 39 England caps and was part of the 2002 World Cup squad, where he impressed in midfield.

Best Known For

Premier League 6x

He was named in Pelé's FIFA 100 list of the 125 greatest living footballers in 2004.

Did You Know?

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

Premier League 6x
Champions League 1999
FA Cup 3x

Career Journey

Timeline

1975 👶 Born in Gorton, Manchester

2012 🏁 Retired from professional sport

🏟️ Manchester United

🏟️ Newcastle United

🏟️ South China

🏟️ South China (2008)

🏆 Premier League 6x

🏆 Champions League 1999

🏆 FA Cup 3x

Apps	387
P L Titles	6
England Caps	39
Champions League	1

Club	Shirt No	Apps	Goals
Manchester United	#18	387	1
Newcastle United	#8	155
South China	#8	7
South China (2008)	—	—

Nationality	English
Born	21 January 1975 (age 51)
Birth Place	Gorton, Manchester
Position	Midfielder
Retired	2012
Clubs	Manchester United (1992-2004), Newcastle United (2004-10), South China (2011)
Est. Net Worth	$20m

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Nicky Butt

Was Nicky Butt part of the Class of '92?

Yes, he was one of the famous group alongside David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Gary and Phil Neville who emerged from United's youth academy.

How many appearances did Butt make for Manchester United?

He made 387 appearances for Manchester United between 1992 and 2004.

Was Nicky Butt in Pelé's FIFA 100?

Yes, in 2004 Pelé named him as one of the 125 greatest living footballers in the world.

How many England caps did Nicky Butt win?

He earned 39 caps for England between 1997 and 2004.

When was Nicky Butt born?

Nicky Butt was born on 21 January 1975 in Gorton, Manchester.

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