Tom Cleverley, born on August twelfth, nineteen eighty-nine, is an accomplished English football coach and former professional player, renowned for his role as a midfielder. Currently, he serves as the head coach of EFL League One club Plymouth Argyle, marking a significant transition from his playing career to coaching.
Cleverley's football journey began in the youth ranks at Bradford City before he joined Manchester United at the tender age of twelve. His early career was marked by a series of successful loan spells, starting with Leicester City in two thousand nine, where he played a pivotal role in their promotion as champions. He further showcased his talent during a loan at Watford in the Championship, scoring eleven goals in thirty-three league matches and earning the title of Player of the Season.
After a season-long loan at Wigan Athletic, where he contributed four goals in twenty-five appearances, Cleverley returned to Manchester United, making his competitive debut in the FA Community Shield. His tenure with United culminated in winning the Premier League in two thousand thirteen. Following a loan to Aston Villa, he signed with Everton, before returning to Watford in January two thousand seventeen, where he made a total of one hundred forty-six appearances until his retirement in July two thousand twenty-three.
On the international stage, Cleverley represented England at under-20 and under-21 levels, and he played for Great Britain during the two thousand twelve Summer Olympics. He made his senior debut for the England national team later that year and was included in the provisional squad for the two thousand fourteen FIFA World Cup, although he did not make the final cut.
Transitioning into coaching, Cleverley began his career at Watford in March two thousand twenty-four. After a brief stint, he was appointed manager of Plymouth Argyle in June two thousand twenty-five, embarking on a new chapter in his football journey.