Michael Tonge

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Tonge
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1983(1983-04-07)
Age	41
Birthplace	Manchester
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Michael Tonge Biography

Michael Tonge is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 7, 1983 in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. English midfielder who joined Leeds United as a player in 2013. He spent his first seven years with Sheffield United.

In 2013, he became a teammate with He became teammates with Luciano Becchio on Leeds United in 2013. at Leeds United.

Born in Manchester, Tonge was signed as a youth player by Sheffield United manager Steve Bruce when he was released by Manchester United. He made his first team debut as a 68th-minute substitute for Darren Bullock in a 1–0 defeat to Wimbledon at Bramall Lane. He made his first senior start in the last game of the 2000–01 season, a 1–1 draw away at Bolton Wanderers. He scored his first competitive goal for the “Blades” in a 1–0 home victory over Crewe Alexandra on 27 October 2001. He went on to establish himself in the first team under manager Neil Warnock, scoring three goals in 32 appearances throughout the 2001–02 season.

A former England under-21 international, he began his career in Manchester United’s youth team before joining Sheffield United in 2001. He soon became a vital player for Neil Warnock’s “Blades”, and was named on the First Division’s PFA Team of the Year in 2002–03, before he helped the Bramall Lane side achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2005–06. After making a total of 302 appearances for the club, he was sold to Stoke City in August 2008 for £2 million. He struggled to break into the first team at Stoke, however, and was sent out on loan to Championship teams Preston North End (twice), Derby County, Barnsley and Leeds United. He joined Leeds on a permanent basis in January 2013. He joined Millwall on loan in January 2015, before he was released from Leeds in May 2015. He signed with Stevenage five months later and was voted the club’s Player of the Year for the 2015–16 season. After his 18-month spell ended he joined Port Vale in July 2017.

He was born in Manchester (England).

Michael Tonge Net Worth

Michael Tonge is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Tonge 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the late 1990s, he began his youth career at Manchester United.

From 2008 to 2013, he played for Stoke City.

Michael William Eric Tonge (born 7 April 1983) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder; he was released by EFL League Two side Port Vale in summer 2019.

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On 1 September 2008, Tonge signed for Premier League side Stoke City for a fee of £2 million. He made his “Potters” debut in a 3–2 defeat to Everton at the Britannia Stadium on 14 September. Tonge failed to establish himself in the Stoke squad and only made a further nine appearances in the 2008–09 season, of which only one was as a starter in the league. Having been limited to just three League Cup appearances at the start of the 2009–10 season, he joined Championship side Preston North End on loan on 19 November 2009. Manager Alan Irvine attempted to extend the loan deal, but was unsuccessful as Tonge played seven games for the “Lilywhites” before he was recalled from his loan spell at Deepdale on 31 December by Stoke manager Tony Pulis. On 1 February 2010, Tonge signed for Derby County on loan until end of the 2009–10 season, with manager Nigel Clough saying Tonge had “proven pedigree”. Tonge scored his first goal for the “Rams” in a 2–0 win over Watford on 6 March. His loan spell proved successful, and after Tonge scored twice in 19 starts, Clough attempted to secure his services on loan for the following campaign. Still struggling for first team appearances at Stoke, Tonge returned to Preston North End on a month long loan on 17 November 2010, along with fellow Stoke teammate Danny Pugh. This was extended until 16 January 2011 after he impressed manager Darren Ferguson with his consistency. He scored his first goal for Preston in a 1–1 draw with Cardiff on 4 December.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Michael Tonge celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

On 13 September 2012, Tonge linked up with his former Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock and joined Leeds United on loan until December 2012. Tonge made his Leeds United debut on 15 September, partnering Rodolph Austin in central midfield during a 2–1 defeat at Cardiff City. He scored his first goal for Leeds when he scored the winner against Bristol City in a 3–2 victory on 29 September. Tonge scored his second Leeds goal with a long range strike against Sheffield Wednesday in a 1–1 draw. He continued his goal scoring form for Leeds against Southampton in a 3–0 League Cup win. After his loan deal expired on 23 December, Warnock revealed he wanted to sign Tonge permanently. Tonge signed a two and a half-year contract with Leeds in January 2013. He ended the 2012–13 campaign with five goals from 39 games.

Top Facts about Michael Tonge

1. Michael Tonge is an English footballer born in 1983.
2. He has played for clubs such as Sheffield United and Leeds United.
3. Tonge has made over 400 appearances in his career.
4. He has scored over 50 goals in his career.
5. Tonge was named Sheffield United’s Player of the Year in 2006.
6. He won promotion to the Premier League with Stoke City in 2008.
7. Tonge retired from professional football in 2019 at age 35.
8. He currently works as a coach at Port Vale FC.
9. During his career, he played primarily as a midfielder.
10. Tonge earned one cap for the England U21 team in 2004.