English footballer (born 2003)
Micah Philippe Jude Hamilton (born 13 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for EFL Championship club Middlesbrough.
Club career
Manchester City
Micah Philippe Jude Hamilton[3] was born on 13 November 2003[4] in Manchester, where he was raised.[5] He came through the academy at Manchester City having signed with the club for the first time as a nine-year old.[6]
On 23 September 2017, as a 13-year-old, Hamilton, operating as a ball boy for the Citizens' senior team in a Premier League match at home to Crystal Palace, was filmed receiving instructions from manager Pep Guardiola.[7][8]
Hamilton was promoted from the Man City U18 side to the U21s at the start of the 2023–24 season, and represented the club in the EFL Trophy in September 2023.[9]
Hamilton was included in the Man City first team squad for an EFL Cup tie against Newcastle United in September 2023.[10] He made his professional debut on 13 December 2023, starting in the UEFA Champions League in the Citizens' last group stage match, away at Red Star Belgrade, scoring his first goal in the 19th minute in a 3–2 victory.[11] He was included in the Manchester City squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.[12]
Middlesbrough
On 9 August 2024, Hamilton joined Championship club Middlesbrough on a four-year deal.[13]
International career
Having previously represented England at U16 level, Hamilton made his debut for the England Elite League squad during a 5–1 win over Poland at the Bialystok City Stadium on 22 March 2024.[14]
Style of play
Primarily a left winger, he has also operated as a central or attacking midfielder or right winger for Manchester City's youth teams.[15]
Honours
Manchester City
References
External links
- Profile at the Middlesbrough F.C. website