“Premier League appearance record by playing in his 633rd game Gareth Barry broke Ryan Giggs”
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Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry is an English former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He made a total of 653 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa, Manchester City, Everton, and West Bromwich Albion, the second most appearances in Premier League history. He also represented England at international level.
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sports · English footballer (born 1981) · association football player · also Gareth Barry, Barry
Born 23 February 1981 · Q191855
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2026· 2 entries
Public attention spiked: 5,664 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10.6× the usual 533, with 0 article edits.
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2021· 1 entry
The Guardian: Gareth Barry charged by FA over alleged breaches relating to Swindon
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2020· 1 entry
The Guardian: Mr Reliable: Record-breaking Gareth Barry retires after 'magnificent career'
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2017· 3 entries
The Guardian: Gareth Barry aims to carry on after passing Ryan Giggs appearance record
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The Guardian: Gareth Barry’s remarkable career continues to push the boundaries
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Played for West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2017–2020) — 52 appearances, 2 goals.
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2016· 4 entries
Won award: Everton Players' Player of the Season (2015–16).
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Won award: Everton Player of the Season (2015–16).
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The Guardian: Everton’s Gareth Barry says Chelsea’s Diego Costa did not bite him
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The Guardian: Gareth Barry keen for the good side of Goodison to drive Everton to Wembley
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2015· 3 entries
The Guardian: Gareth Barry criticises Everton for not closing out winning positions
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The Guardian: Everton could lose McCarthy and Barry for Middlesbrough Capital One Cup tie
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The Guardian: Manchester City would not be a good move for Ross Barkley, says Gareth Barry
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2014· 5 entries
The Guardian: Everton put no timescale on Gareth Barry’s return from ankle injury
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The Guardian: Gareth Barry signs three-year deal to join Everton
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The Guardian: Roberto Martínez: Gareth Barry's decision based on football not finance
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The Guardian: Everton's Gareth Barry in two minds as possible final home game beckons
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Played for Everton F.C. (2014–2017) — 99 appearances, 2 goals.
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2013· 5 entries
The Guardian: Everton's Roberto Martínez to honour agreement over Gareth Barry
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The Guardian: Gareth Barry has no regrets over career path that almost led to Anfield
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Manchester City (2012–13).
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Played for Everton F.C. (2013–2014) — 32 appearances, 3 goals.
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Joined Everton in 2013.
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2012· 2 entries
Won the English Premier League with Manchester City (2011-2012).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester City (2011–12).
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2011· 3 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Manchester City (2010-2011).
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Won: FA Cup with Manchester City (2010–11).
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And the Premier League title the following season
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2009· 3 entries
Played for Manchester City F.C. (2009–2014) — 132 appearances, 6 goals.
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Joined Manchester City in 2009.
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Barry appointed Standing as his new agent after terminating his partnership with previous agent Alex Black
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2007· 1 entry
Barry married his childhood sweetheart Louise in the summer of 2007.
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2001· 2 entries
Won the UEFA Intertoto Cup with Aston Villa (2001).
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Won: UEFA Intertoto Cup with Aston Villa (2001).
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2000· 3 entries
Runner-up: FA Cup with Aston Villa (1999–2000).
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Played for England men's national association football team (2000–2012) — 53 appearances, 3 goals.
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And captained the side in 2010 in a friendly against Egypt
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1998· 4 entries
Joined Aston Villa in 1998.
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And made 27 appearances for the under-21 side between 1998 and 2003
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Played for England national under-21 association football team (1998–2002) — 27 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (1998–2009) — 365 appearances, 41 goals.
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1997· 1 entry
Joined Aston Villa in 1997.
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1991· 1 entry
Joined Brighton in 1991.
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1981· 1 entry
Born 1981-02-23.
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