Danny Drinkwater
Daniel Noel Drinkwater
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Who is this?
Daniel Noel Drinkwater (born 5 March 1990) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Having come through the youth academy at Manchester United, he spent time on loan with Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City, Watford and Barnsley. He moved to Leicester City in 2012, where he was part of Leicester’s side that was promoted to the top flight and later part of their Premier League title-winning team in 2015. After moving to Chelsea in 2017 and making few appearances for the London-based club, he spent the remainder of his career on loan at Burnley, Aston Villa, Kasımpaşan and Reading. He departed Chelsea in June 2022, following the expiration of his contract. Drinkwater also played internationally for England at under-18, under-19 and senior levels, winning three caps in 2016 for the latter whilst a Leicester player.
Career
- 1990Born
- 2007Joined England national under-18 association football team
- 2008Joined Manchester United F.C.
- 2008Joined England national under-19 association football team
- 2009Joined Huddersfield Town A.F.C.
- 2010Joined Cardiff City F.C.
- 2011Joined Watford F.C.
- 2011Joined Barnsley F.C.
- 2012Joined Leicester City F.C.
- 2016Joined England men's national association football team
- 2017Joined Blackburn Rovers F.C.
- 2017Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 2019Joined Burnley F.C.
- 2020Joined Aston Villa F.C.
- 2021Joined Kasımpaşa S.K.
- 2021Joined Reading F.C.
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Manchester
- •Citizenship: United Kingdom
- •Known as: association football player, bricklayer
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Papiss Cisse, Danny Drinkwater, Stephen Ireland and co. star for Wythenshawe Vets team
From Premier League Glory to Construction Grit: The Remarkable Journey of Danny Drinkwater
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Chelsea: Danny Drinkwater apologises to fans as he comes to end of his time at club
Michael Hector officially leaves, Danny Drinkwater officially returns to Chelsea - We Ain't Got No History
Official: Danny Drinkwater joins Burnley on half season loan from Chelsea - We Ain't Got No History
Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater charged with drunk driving following car crash overnight
Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater arrested for drunk driving, should have drank more water
Leicester star Danny Drinkwater hands in transfer request to try and force through Chelsea move
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