Leighton Baines
Leighton Baines (born 11 December 1984) is a retired English footballer. He was known for his time at Everton and the England national football team.
 Baines playing for Everton | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leighton John Baines[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 December 1984[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkby, England | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Everton | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2007 | Wigan Athletic | 145 | (4) |
| 2007– | Everton | 161 | (11) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004–2007 | England U21 | 16 | (1) |
| 2010– | England | 8 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of match played 13 May 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 May 2012 | |||
Baines started his career with Wigan Athletic. He was a defender who plays on the left side. He wears the number 3 on his Everton shirt. He has played for England at under-21 and senior levels. He has scored only one goal while playing for England. He scored four times while at Wigan.
References
- Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 36. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- "Leighton Baines Official Profile at Everton FC". Archived from the original on 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
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