The local lad moved to Leeds United, aged 16, and went on to represent Newcastle United and Spanish giants Real Madrid, before returning to Boro, initially on loan before joining on a permanent basis. After a switch to Tottenham Hotspur, he scored the winner for the north Londoners in the 2008 League Cup final, against Chelsea, and won eight senior caps for England. He returned to Middlesbrough again, following a spell with Stoke City, and turned to coaching, upon his retirement. Appointed Middlesbrough manager in 2019, he then worked at Bournemouth, where he became caretaker boss in 2021, taking the Cherries into the Championship play-offs.
Man Utd Head Coach & Staff
Jonathan Woodgate, Coach

Many fans will be familiar with the former England defender, who was part of Carrick's coaching team at Middlesbrough, his first professional club as a schoolboy.
Latest Men's Team News
A love letter to matchday at United
Opinion11 hours agoA love letter to matchday at United
Preview: Second round of games
News14 hours agoPreview: Second round of games
Rashford scores after Bruno's Portugal draw
News17 hours agoRashford scores after Bruno's Portugal draw
Farewell Casemiro: Dropping this week
Newsa day agoFarewell Casemiro: Dropping this week
De Ligt shares positive recovery update
Newsa day agoDe Ligt shares positive recovery update
Why the Old Trafford pitch is being dug up
Club Newsa day agoWhy the Old Trafford pitch is being dug up
Martinez helps Messi-inspired Argentina win World Cup opener
News2 days agoMartinez helps Messi-inspired Argentina win World Cup opener
World Cup on YouTube: Things you may have missed
News2 days agoWorld Cup on YouTube: Things you may have missed
The small details behind Mainoo's matchday routine
Interviews3 days agoThe small details behind Mainoo's matchday routine
Mainoo shares an incredible message from Rooney
News3 days agoMainoo shares an incredible message from Rooney
Ugarte unlucky in Uruguay draw
News3 days agoUgarte unlucky in Uruguay draw
Why Amad has made World Cup history
Features4 days agoWhy Amad has made World Cup history
'All or Nothing: United' coming to Prime Video
Club News4 days ago'All or Nothing: United' coming to Prime Video
Summer transfer window officially opens
News4 days agoSummer transfer window officially opens
Watch Amad's dramatic winner for Ivory Coast
News4 days agoWatch Amad's dramatic winner for Ivory Coast
How Fernandes is 'ruling the roost' alongside Ronaldo
Features6 days agoHow Fernandes is 'ruling the roost' alongside Ronaldo
Sir David Beckham added to Hollywood Walk of Fame
News6 days agoSir David Beckham added to Hollywood Walk of Fame
Lou Macari receives MBE
News6 days agoLou Macari receives MBE
What Kaka has noticed about Matheus Cunha's game
News7 days agoWhat Kaka has noticed about Matheus Cunha's game
Who is Kobbie’s United inspiration?
Interviews7 days agoWho is Kobbie’s United inspiration?
