Biography
Michail Gregory Antonio (born 28 March 1990) is a highly skilled professional footballer from Jamaica.
Michail Antonio showcases his talent as a striker for the prestigious Premier League club West Ham United. He also proudly represents the Jamaican national team on the international stage.
He is renowned for his exceptional speed, power and agility. In addition to his remarkable athletic ability, Michail Antonio possesses an impressive adaptability, excelling in a variety of positions such as winger, striker or attacking midfielder. His tireless dedication and strong work ethic have earned him high praise in the sport.
Jamaican Football Player
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| Full name: | Michail Gregory Antonio |
| Stage name: | Michail Antonio |
| Born: | March 28, 1990 (age 34) |
| Place of birth: | Wandsworth, London, UK |
| Nationality: | English, English, Jamaica |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.8 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Antonio |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Debbie Whittle |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Junior Antonio, Miles Antonio, Myla Antonio |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | 18 million dollars |
Early life and education
Michail Antonio, a Jamaican professional footballer, was born on 28 March 1990 in Wandsworth, London. His nationality is a combination of English, British and Jamaican.
He was raised by his parents, whose names have yet to be revealed to the media, but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Antonio for reference.
Of African descent, Michail Antonio grew up with siblings; however, their names are not known to the public. Despite growing up in London, he did not pursue higher education, dropping out at the age of 16 to devote himself to football.
Career
Michail Antonio began his career with non-League club Tooting & Mitcham United before signing for Reading in 2008. Despite his efforts, he struggled to establish himself in the Reading first team, leading to loan spells at various clubs. Joining Sheffield Wednesday in 2012, he made an impressive debut, scoring 14 goals in his first season and helping the club to promotion to the Championship.
The following season, Michail Antonio continued to shine, scoring 17 goals in 44 appearances as Sheffield Wednesday finished 10th in the Championship. His big moment came when he joined West Ham United in 2015 for £7 million. He scored an impressive 77 goals in 288 appearances across various competitions for the club.
During the 2020–21 season, Michail Antonio’s 12 goals in 36 games were instrumental in helping West Ham finish sixth in the Premier League and qualify for the Europa League. In a notable match on 26 August 2023, West Ham won 3–1 against Brighton, moving them to the top of the Premier League table, with Antonio scoring the winning goal.
Surprisingly, Michail Antonio has expressed his desire to leave West Ham this transfer window, depending on whether the club can sign Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla. Leeds, Fulham and clubs from the Saudi Pro League have shown interest in the player, Football Transfers exclusively revealed.
Awards & Nominations
- Premier League Player of the Month 2020: July
- EFL Championship Player of the Month 2014: August
- Nottingham Forest Player of the Season 2014-15
- Tooting & Mitcham United Player of the Year 2007-08
- He has also been nominated for the following awards:
- PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2021-22
- EFL Championship PFA Team of the Year 2013-14
Social media
- Instagram name: Michail Antonio (@michailantonio)
- Twitter handle: Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio)
- Facebook: Michail Antonio
- Tiktok Username: Michail (@michailantonio)
Personal life
Professional football prodigy Michail Antonio is happily married to a woman named Debbie Whittle. They are the proud parents of three children named Junior, Miles and Myla.
Their beautiful love story began in 2011 when Michail Antonio played for Colchester United. Eventually, their relationship became stronger and they decided to take their commitment to the next level by getting married in 2017.
Michail Antonio is the father of three children: Junior Antonio, Miles Antonio and Myla Antonio.
Net worth
Michail Antonio’s net worth is an impressive $18 million. This considerable figure includes his substantial salary of £4,420,000 per year, as well as various endorsement deals and bonuses.
Among his notable partnerships in the endorsement world are deals with high-profile brands like Nike and Beats by Dre. These factors contribute to the considerable wealth Michail Antonio has amassed throughout his career.
