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Who is Luke Shaw? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Luke Paul Hoare Shaw (born 12 July 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Originally a member of Southampton's youth system, Shaw made his first-team debut for the club in January 2012. He signed his first professional contract in May that year before becoming a regular in the Southampton team over the next two seasons. In June 2014, Shaw was signed by Manchester United for £30 million, then a world record transfer fee for a teenager. Shaw made his senior international debut for England in March 2014, in a 1–0 friendly win against Denmark, and later that year was selected in the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first international goal in the UEFA Euro 2020 final, which was also the fastest scored in a UEFA European Championship final.

Quick facts about Luke Shaw

  • Full name: Luke Shaw
  • Born: 1995-07-12
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q93563

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Who is Luke Shaw?

Luke Paul Hoare Shaw (born 12 July 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. Originally a member of Southampton's youth system, Shaw made his first-team debut for the club in January 2012.

What nationality is Luke Shaw?

Luke Shaw is United Kingdom.

When was Luke Shaw born?

Luke Shaw was born on 1995-07-12.

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