Darren Barr Fletcher is a Scottish football coach and former professional player who currently coaches the Manchester United first team.
Fletcher was a stalwart of the club as a player, winning 13 major trophies, including five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
Primarily a midfielder, he is known for his tenacity, leadership and versatility.
After a brilliant career, Fletcher made a seamless transition into coaching, bringing his wealth of experience to the next generation of United players.
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- Full name: Darren Barr Fletcher
- Stage name: Darren Fletcher
- Date of birth: February 1, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: Dalkeith, UK
- Nationality: Scottish-British
- Occupation: Scottish coach and footballer
- Height: 1.83m
- Parent: Bridie Gilty
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Hayley Grice (m. 2010)
- Children: Jack Fletcher and Taylor Fletcher
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
early life and education
Darren Barr Fletcher, Scottish coach and former football player, was born on February 1, 1984 in Dalkeith, England. His mother’s name is Bridie Gilty, while his father’s name remains undisclosed.
Fletcher may have grown up with siblings, but their names are unknown to the media. He attended St Luke’s RC Primary School and St David’s RC High School in Dalkeith. Fletcher is of Irish descent on his maternal side, his mother being from Achill Island.
Profession
Fletcher began his career at Dundee United, making his debut in 2000. He moved to Manchester United in 2003 and quickly became a key player.
In 2003, he won his first Premier League title and went on to win four more club titles. He also won the UEFA Champions League in 2008.
Fletcher soon became a key player for Manchester United, winning multiple Premier League titles and the Champions League.
A serious illness temporarily interrupted his career, but he made a stunning comeback in 2013. After leaving Manchester United, he played for West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.
Darren Fletcher also played for the Scotland national team. He debuted in 2003 and quickly established himself as a centerpiece. He captained Scotland on a number of occasions, demonstrating his leadership qualities.
Fletcher played a vital role in Scotland’s qualification for the Euro 2004 playoffs. He scored important goals and led the team in a great performance.
However, his international career was hampered by health issues, which forced him to take a break. Despite these challenges, he continued to represent Scotland and became captain in 2016.
After retiring, Fletcher served as coach at Manchester United. He was initially appointed coach of the under-16 team, but was promoted to first-team coach in 2021. He is currently an important member of Manchester United’s coaching staff.
social media
- Instagram account: @darrenfetch
- Facebook: Darren Fletcher
- Twitter account: @DFletcherSport
personal life
Darren Fletcher is married to Hayley Grice. The couple have been together since June 2010 and are proud of twin sons Jack and Tyler, born in 2007. The twins recently made a high-profile move from Manchester City’s academy to Manchester United’s academy in July 2023.
net worth
Former Scottish professional football player Darren Fletcher has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
He spent a successful career primarily with Manchester United, winning numerous trophies including five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
After retiring, he further contributed to his wealth by holding coaching and administrative roles at Manchester United.
