Biography
Micah Lincoln Richards (born 24 June 1988), widely known as Micah Richards, has smoothly transitioned from his illustrious career as a footballer to becoming a popular football commentator after retiring in 2019.
He maintains a close relationship with Manchester City, representing the club, demonstrating his long-term commitment to the sport. Furthermore, Micah Richards regularly provides expert analysis and insightful commentary as a pundit on prestigious sports channels such as BBC Sport, BT Sport and Sky Sports.
English football player
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| Full name: | Micah Lincoln Richards |
| Stage name: | Micah Richards |
| Born: | June 24, 1988 (age 36) |
| Place of birth: | Birmingham, UK |
| Nationality: | English |
| Education: | Wetherby High School |
| Height: | 1.8 minutes |
| Parents: | Lincoln Richards and Heather Richards |
| Siblings: | Rhonda Richards |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Helen Flanagan (rum.) |
| The children: | Micah Richards son |
| Job: | Football player • Commentator |
| Net worth: | $45 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Micah Richards, a professional footballer, was born on 24 June 1988 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Although born in Birmingham, Micah grew up in Chapeltown, Leeds.
Throughout his childhood and youth, Micah was raised by his parents, Lincoln Richards and Heather Richards. He also had an older sister named Rhonda Richards, who accompanied him on this journey.
Micah Richards’ educational journey has taken him to Wetherby High Schooland then graduated from Loreto College.
Career
Micah Richards’ football journey began at a young age, starting out as a striker in the Leeds United youth team. But his story took a turn when Leeds released him when he was just eight years old. Despite this setback, he did not let it dampen his passion, representing Leeds Schools FA in his early days.
As an adult, Micah found his feet in defence, moving up to Oldham Athletic’s youth team where he finished 14th before moving to Manchester City. Fun fact: Oldham retained a 20 per cent buy-back clause, a sign of his potential.
Micah Richards made his name at City when he became the Premier League’s youngest ever player at the age of 17 in 2005. He quickly became a fans’ favourite, winning back-to-back City Young Player of the Year awards.
His key role in City’s FA Cup triumph in 2009 and Premier League triumph in 2012 cemented his status. A spell in Italy with Fiorentina and a move to Aston Villa followed, although injuries plagued him, leading to his retirement in 2019.
But Micah Richards’ success wasn’t limited to just his club career. He made his England debut at the age of 17, representing his country 13 times.
After hanging up his boots, Micah turned to commentating, sharing his insights on leading TV channels such as the BBC and Sky Sports.
Awards & Nominations
Prize
- PFA Young Player of the Year 2006–07 (nominated)
- Official Fans Club Young Player of the Season 2006-07
Nomination
- PFA Player of the Year 2007–08 (shortlist)
- PFA Young Player of the Year 2006–07, 2007–08
- England Men’s Player of the Year 2008 (shortlist)
Social media
- Twitter: @micahrichards
- Instagram: @micahrichards
- Facebook: Micah Richards
Personal life
Micah Richards, a 36-year-old football pundit and former professional footballer, is still single and unmarried. It is reported that his girlfriend is actress Helen Flanagan.
Despite his relationship status, Micah remains fully committed to his role as a father to his son Micah Richards Jr., born in 2019. While his love for his son is radiant, Micah has kept details about his son’s mother private, respecting their privacy in their family life.
Net worth
Micah Richards has a net worth of around $45 million. While that’s a lot of money, it’s still far from what his former teammates are worth.
Richards has earned a decent salary throughout his career; however, his propensity for lavish spending has been well-known. In fact, in a 2020 interview, he confessed to spending $150,000 in a single evening while in Los Angeles.
