Jonny Evans’ Bio
Jonny Evans MBE is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Manchester United and the Northern Ireland national team. He previously played for Leicester City.
Jonny Evans Age
Born Jonathan Grant Evans on 3 January 1988, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he is 35 years old as of 2023.
Jonny Evans Height and Weight
He is approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighs around 79 kg.
Jonny Evans’ Family
Jonny Evans was born to Jackie Evans (mother) and Dawn Evans (father). He has 2 siblings, Corry Evans (brother) and Katie Evans (sister).
Jonny Evans Education
He attended Belfast High School in Newtownabbey. He later enrolled at Ashton-on-Mersey School in Sale, Greater Manchester, and this was possible once he had been signed by Manchester United.
Jonny Evans’ Relationship
Evans married Helen McConnell, an MUTV reporter on June 2013. The couple has 3 children; Lottie, Heidi and Eli.
Jonny Evans’ Career
Nurtured through Manchester United’s academy, Jonny Evans embarked on his professional journey with the club’s first team in the 2007-08 League Cup, following loan spells at Royal Antwerp and Sunderland to gain valuable first-team experience. Over the next eight years, Evans established himself as a regular first-team member. He made nearly 200 appearances and contributed to the club’s success, including three Premier League titles and numerous other accolades. However, under manager Louis van Gaal, Evans fell out of favour and departed Manchester United in 2015, joining West Bromwich Albion.
Three years later, following West Brom’s relegation, Evans moved to Leicester City, where he played a crucial role in their FA Cup triumph in 2021. When Leicester City was relegated in 2023, Evans was released and made a remarkable return to his former club, Manchester United, signing a one-year contract.
On the international stage, Evans holds a prominent position in Northern Ireland’s football history, standing as the second-most decorated player. With over 100 appearances for the Northern Ireland national team, he played a pivotal role in their historic run to the round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2016.
Jonny Evans’ Awards
During his career, he has received commendations and acknowledgements for his performances including;
Sunderland
- Football League Championship: 2006–07
Manchester United
- UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
- Premier League: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
- Football League Cup: 2008–09, 2009–10
- FA Community Shield: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
Leicester City
- FA Cup: 2020–21
Individual
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to association football in Northern Ireland.
Jonny Evans’ Net Worth
Jonny Evans has a net worth of around $58 million. His earnings are primarily derived from his football contracts.
