Joey Barton British Footballer From Huyton
Joey Barton · association football player and journalist · British
Biography
British footballer Joey Barton was born on 2 September 1982 in Huyton. He has played for Manchester City F.C. (2002–2007) and Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2011–2015).
Early life
Joey Barton was educated at St Thomas Becket Catholic High School.
Career
He plays as a midfielder. Joey Barton’s listed career opens with Manchester City F.C. in 2002. In all, 8 teams are listed for him, among them Queens Park Rangers F.C., Newcastle United F.C. and Burnley F.C. His longest spell on record is at Manchester City F.C., from 2002 to 2007. At Manchester City F.C. (2002–2007), his team-mates on record include Robbie Fowler, Kasper Schmeichel and Micah Richards. Newcastle United F.C. team-mates from the same years include Jonás Gutiérrez, Michael Owen and Sébastien Bassong.
Recognition
His awards include an award at the British Sports Book Awards.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2007 | Manchester City F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2003 | England national under-21 association football team | Midfielder |
| 2007 | England men's national association football team | Midfielder |
| 2007–2011 | Newcastle United F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2011–2015 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2012–2013 | Olympique de Marseille | Midfielder |
| 2015–2016 | Burnley F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2016 | Rangers F.C. | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Sports Book Awards | Won |
Personal life
He studied at St Thomas Becket Catholic High School.
Joey Barton on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 137K @joey7bartonofficial
- Engagement rate
- 0.55% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 695
- Average comments
- 58 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joey Barton?
Joey Barton is 44 years old, born on 2 September 1982 in Huyton.
What is Joey Barton known for?
Joey Barton is a midfielder who has played for Manchester City F.C. and Newcastle United F.C..
How tall is Joey Barton?
Joey Barton is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Joey Barton’s nationality?
Joey Barton is British, born in Huyton.
Has Joey Barton won any awards?
Yes. Joey Barton won British Sports Book Awards.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q202329), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: James English · CC BY 3.0
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