Jonny Evans: Football journey to MBE honor

Jonny Evans, a Manchester United defender, received the MBE from Prince William in a Buckingham Palace ceremony. Evans, who has 106 caps for Northern Ireland, returned to Old Trafford after an eight-year absence. The MBE ceremony included football luminaries Ian Wright and John Greig, as well as former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter and referee Amy Fearn.

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Jonny Evans: Football Journey To Mbe Honor

In a Buckingham Palace ceremony, Jonny Evans, the stalwart defender of Manchester United, received the MBE from Prince William, recognizing his significant contributions to football. Returning to Old Trafford after an eight-year absence, Evans showcased enduring prowess, especially in Lisandro Martinez’s absence, until a recent hamstring strain interrupted his run.

Evans, with 106 caps for Northern Ireland, symbolizes unwavering commitment. The MBE, adorned with the Royal seal, brought a mix of shock and pride. Evans expressed profound pride, realizing the recognition was for substantial contributions to Northern Ireland’s association football. Representing his country over 100 times, Evans reminisced about the numerous highs in his international career.

Debuting in September 2006, Evans achieved notable milestones, scoring six senior goals and representing Northern Ireland at the 2016 Euros. The MBE ceremony at Buckingham Palace included football luminaries like Ian Wright and Rangers’ hero John Greig. The event also celebrated individuals from diverse fields, such as former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter and referee Amy Fearn, each receiving an MBE in the Birthday Honours.

 

Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans

Defender

Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland

Age: 36

188 cm

77 kg

Season 2023/2024
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Played 21 15 Missed
Minutes 1284 61.1 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 1 0.0 Avg
Attempt 5 0.2 Avg
Passes 724 34.575.1% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total once for 16 minutes for Champions League.

Jonny Evans didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Champions League. In the last match Manchester United won 3-0 against Everton.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Premier League
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 14
Goals 52-56
Diff -4
Champions League
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3
Top 3 Scorers
R.Winther Højlund (5)
B.Fernandes (2)
Casemiro (2)
This season
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Manchester United is currently 4th in the Champions League with 3 points.

In the last 4 games, it has won once and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 4-3 against FC Copenhagen.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 9 goals and conceding 11.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Champions League against Galatasaray on Wednesday 29th of November in İstanbul. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.​

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