Craig Cathcart

• Full name: Craig Cathcart
• Date of birth: 20 March 1989
• Place of birth: Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
• Nationality: Northern Irish
• Position: Centre-back / Defender
• Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (high-level)

• Manchester United (Youth & early professional) – Developed in United’s academy; made limited first-team appearances and spent time on loan.
• Tours on loan: Included loan spells to Royal Antwerp and other clubs early in his career to gain experience.
• Blackpool – Spent a season on loan in the Championship.
• Watford – Long-term spell where he established himself in the Championship and later the Premier League; became a key defender and captain at times.
• Other clubs: Later moved clubs toward the latter stages of his career (including spells outside the Premier League).

International career

• Regular member of the Northern Ireland national team for many years, earning multiple caps since his senior debut.
• Represented Northern Ireland at major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2016, where Northern Ireland reached the Round of 16.
• Served as an experienced defensive presence and occasional captain for the national side.

Style of play

• Physical centre-back known for aerial strength, tackling and defensive positioning.
• Reliable in one-on-one situations and set-piece defense; capable of playing in a back four or three.

Notable achievements

• Key contributor to Watford’s promotions and Premier League campaigns while at the club.
• Helping Northern Ireland qualify for and compete at UEFA Euro 2016.

Career notes: Craig Cathcart’s career spans youth development at Manchester United, significant senior impact at Watford, and longstanding service to the Northern Ireland national team. For current club status, appearance and goal totals, and most recent career moves, consult an up-to-date sports database as transfers and statistics change season by season.