5 John Stones
John Stones, 1994-05-28, Defender for England, plays for Manchester City. 75 international caps, 3 goals. Part of England's 2026 World Cup Group L squad.
Biography
Manchester City centre-back and a pillar of England's defence. Currently plying his trade at Manchester City, a dependable defender, John Stones combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of England's backline. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 3 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with England at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 16 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He was chosen in England's squads for the UEFA European Championship in 2016, 2020 and 2024, reaching the final of the latter two tournaments, and the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022.
With the club, he has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two EFL Cups, and the UEFA Champions League as part of a historic continental treble in the 2022–23 season.
Stones made his senior debut for England in May 2014 after previously being capped by England youth teams at under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels.
He joined Premier League club Everton for around £3 million in January 2013 and amassed 95 appearances over four seasons.
Stones began his career with Barnsley, making his first-team debut in the Championship in March 2012 as a 17-year-old.