Gary Worthington
English footballer
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Gary Worthington (born 10 November 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in the Football League between 1984 and 1994, Worthington made nearly 200 career appearances, scoring over 50 goals. After retiring as a player, Worthington became a football coach and scout, and is currently head of player recruitment at Manchester City.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 November 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Cleethorpes, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester City (scout) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1987 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 1987–1989 | Darlington | 40 | (15) |
| 1989–1991 | Wrexham | 72 | (18) |
| 1991–1993 | Wigan Athletic | 63 | (20) |
| 1993–1994 | Exeter City | 15 | (1) |
| 1994 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| Halifax Town | ? | (?) | |
| Total | 198 | (56) | |
| International career | |||
| 1984 | England Youth[2] | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early and personal life
Born in Cleethorpes, Worthington is the son of former professional footballer Dave Worthington.[4] His uncles Bob and Frank were also professional footballers.
Career
Playing career
Worthington was a youth player with Manchester United, but did not make any first-team appearances before moving to Huddersfield Town. He also played in the Football League for Darlington, Wrexham, Wigan Athletic, Exeter City and Doncaster Rovers.[5] He later played non-League football with Halifax Town.
Coaching and scouting career
After retiring as a player, Worthington worked in youth development with the Academies of Leeds United and Chelsea, before being appointed Assistant Head of Player Recruitment at Manchester City in June 2010.[6]
