Micah Richards

Awards & Honours

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Micah Richards holds a special place in English football history as the youngest defender ever to play for the senior national team, debuting at 18 years and 144 days. His Premier League and FA Cup triumphs with Manchester City ended the club's long trophy drought. In 2023, he was awarded an MBE for his contributions to football and broadcasting, a rare honor for a modern pundit. His transition from player to media personality has been remarkably successful, with The Rest is Football consistently ranking among the UK's top sports podcasts.

AwardsRichards won the Premier League with Manchester City in 2012 and the FA Cup in 2011. He also won the FA Community Shield in 2012. Individually, he was named Manchester City Young Player of the Year for 2006-07 and England Under-21 Player of the Year in 2007.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

UK Government·2023

Awarded in the New Year Honours for services to football and broadcasting.

Youngest Defender to Play for England

The Football Association·2006

Debuted at 18 years and 144 days, a record for an outfield defender.

Olympic Participant

Team GB·2012

Represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics.

Rankings & Lists

#82

100 Best Footballers in the World

The Guardian·2011

Magazine Covers

FourFourTwo

2012-06

Manchester City's Title Win

GQ UK

2022-11

The New Golden Age of Football Punditry

Records & Feats

Youngest Defender to Play for England

Historic First·2006

Made his England debut at 18 years and 144 days, the youngest outfield defender in the national team's history.