| Craig Cathcart | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 6, 1989 | |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Height | 1. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of 88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Manchester United | |
| Number | 37 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1999-? ?-2005 2005- |
Carnmoney Colts St Andrew's Boys' Club Manchester United |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006- 2007 |
Manchester United → Royal Antwerp (loan) |
0 (0) 13 (2) |
| National team2 | ||
| Northern Ireland U-21 | ? (?) | |
|
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Craig Cathcart (born 6 February 1989, in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish footballer. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered He is a left-footed centre-half, and currently plays for Manchester United.
Having been spotted playing for Glengormley High School at age 14, and having won the Northern Ireland Youth Player of the Year award,[1] Cathcart signed trainee terms at Manchester United in July 2005. By April 2007, he had been made captain of the youth team that reached the FA Youth Cup Final, although he himself missed the both legs of the final. The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under-18 sides
In February 2007, Cathcart was selected in the European squad for the 2007 UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup, a competition between two "all-star" Under-18 teams from Europe and Africa. The 2007 UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup was the 2007 edition of the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup and was held in Barcelona in Spain on 27 February [2]
Cathcart received his first call-up to the Manchester United senior squad for the 6th Round FA Cup replay with Middlesbrough on 19 March 2007. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Middlesbrough Football Club, also known as The Boro are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Premier League. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. After Nemanja Vidić's injury, on 31 March 2007, Cathcart was promoted to the first team squad as cover. Nemanja Vidić ( Serbian Cyrillic: Немања Видић (born 21 October 1981 in Titovo Užice, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He was an unused substitute in Manchester United's 7-1 win against Roma in the Champions League, the FA Cup semi-final victory over Watford four days later, and the victory over Sheffield United on 17 April. Associazione Sportiva Roma, ( commonly referred to as simply Roma, is an Italian professional football club from Rome, and are currently amongst See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Speculation that this defensive injury crisis would lead to Cathcart making his senior debut ended when he suffered a season ending knee injury at training after the match against Sheffield United. [3] As a result he also missed the second leg of the FA Youth Cup final; he had already missed the first leg due to his call-up to the senior squad.
At the start of the 2007-08 season, Cathcart was sent on a half-season loan to United's Belgian feeder club, Royal Antwerp, to gain match experience. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Royal Antwerp FC is a Belgian football club from the city of Antwerp in Antwerp (province. [4] He made his debut for the Belgians on 22 September 2007 in a match against R.O.C. de Charleroi-Marchienne. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Royal Olympic Club de Charleroi-Marchienne is a Belgian Football club from the city of Charleroi, Hainaut. The next game saw Cathcart score Antwerp's only goal of the game in a 4–1 loss to K.V. Kortrijk. KV Kortrijk is a Belgian Football club from Kortrijk. They play in the Jupiler League. He scored again in a match against A.F.C. Tubize to earn a 1–1 draw, and also the Man of the Match award. AFC Tubize is a Belgian Football club located in the city of Tubize. He made a further nine appearances for "The Great Old", to bring his total to 13, before returning to Manchester United at the end of 2007.
Cathcart is also a member of the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team. The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the National under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.
References
- ^ "Cathcart tipped for the top", BBC Sport, 2003-05-14. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Retrieved on 2007-10-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees
- ^ uefa.com - UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup - News & Features
- ^ NEWS AND FEATURES: Youth Cup Final: Show your support - Manchester United Official Web Site
- ^ NEWS AND FEATURES: Youngster heads to Antwerp - Manchester United Official Web Site
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| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cathcart, Craig |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | footballer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1989-2-6 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |