Barry Bannan is a Scottish professional footballer, best known for his role as a midfielder.
Known for his skill and intelligence on the pitch, Bannan currently captains and plays for EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday.
With a career spanning over a decade, he has become a respected figure in football.
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- Full Name: Barry Ryan Bannan
- Date of birth: December 1, 1989
- Age 34 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Airdrie, Scotland
- Nationality: Scottish
- Parents: James and Kathleen Bannan
- Siblings: None
- Occupation: Professional soccer player
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Relationship status: Undisclosed
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Barry Ryan Bannan was born on 1 December 1989 in Airdrie, Scotland and is currently 34 years old. He grew up in Airdrie where he developed a passion for football from an early age.
Bannan’s parents, James and Kathleen Bannan, were supportive of his career. He also has siblings, although their names and details are not widely known. Bannan attended local schools in Airdrie while focusing on his football development.
By the time Barry was 7 years old, he had undergone four different surgeries. First, he had surgery for a hernia.
He then had two surgeries to treat a blockage in the tube leading to his kidney. And finally, he had a fourth surgery to remove his appendix.
Personal life
Barry Bannan prefers to keep his personal life private and details of his romantic relationships are not made public.
He did not reveal any information about his wife or children.
Career
Bannan began playing football as a child, playing for local youth team Lenzie Youth Club. He then joined Celtic’s youth academy in 2002 before accepting a trial offer from Aston Villa.
Bannan’s talent was evident and he impressed during his time in the Villa youth academy, earning a two-year contract with the club.
During the 2007–08 season, Bannan excelled in Villa’s academy and reserve teams, scoring goals and winning trophies. He made his first-team debut for Aston Villa in 2008 and went on to have loan spells at Derby County, Blackpool and Leeds United, gaining valuable Championship experience.
In 2013, Bannan signed for Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee, reuniting with manager Ian Holloway, whom he had worked with at Blackpool.
After a loan spell at Bolton Wanderers, Bannan moved to Sheffield Wednesday in 2015, where he has become an integral part of the team.
He was named captain of Sheffield Wednesday for the 2020/2021 season, leading the team with his experience and skill.
Net worth
Barry Bannan has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He has earned significant income throughout his career from contracts with various clubs and sponsorship deals.
Social media
- Instagram name: @barrybannanofficial
- Twitter Username: @bazzabannan25
