Player name: Jesse Ellis Lingard

Nationality: England

Date of birth: 15 December 1992

Place of birth: Warrington, England

Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger

Senior club career (selected):

• Manchester United (2011–2022) — came through the club’s academy and made first-team appearances
• Leicester City (loan, 2013)
• Birmingham City (loan, 2014)
• Brighton & Hove Albion (loan, 2014)
• Derby County (loan, 2015)
• West Ham United (loan, 2021) — notable successful spell
• Nottingham Forest (2022–2023)
• Sheffield United (2023– )

England national team:

• England youth teams (U16–U21)
• Senior England debut: 2016
• Appearances: 2016–2018 period — included in England squads for UEFA Euro 2016 (squad member) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup (scored in tournament)

Playing style: Creative attacking midfielder/winger known for pace, dribbling, link-up play and late runs into the box; capable of scoring from distance and producing key assists.

Notable achievements:

• FA Cup winner with Manchester United (2015–16)
• UEFA Europa League winner with Manchester United (2016–17)
• Scored for England at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
• Strong impact on loan at West Ham United in 2021, earning Player of the Month honours and helping club in Premier League and cup competitions

Additional notes: Product of Manchester United’s academy (joined as a schoolboy). Capped by England at senior level, contributing both goals and assists during his international appearances.