Michael Kightly
English footballer
Biography
Michael John Kightly (born 24 January 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger, most notably for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC.
Kightly was rejected as a schoolboy by Tottenham Hotspur but worked his way back to League football with Southend United. He again slipped into the non-League though, before being spotted by Wolverhampton Wanderers while starring for Grays Athletic. He soon became a vital player for Wolves and was pivotal in their promotion to the Premier League in 2009. However injuries disrupted his time in the top flight before the club's relegation after three seasons. He joined Stoke City in August 2012 for an undisclosed fee. Kightly spent the 2012–13 season at Stoke before joining Burnley on loan in August 2013. After helping the Clarets gain promotion to the Premier League he made the move permanent in June 2014.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Farnborough F.C.
- Basildon United F.C.
- Watford F.C.
- Grays Athletic F.C.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
- Southend United F.C.
- Stoke City F.C.
- Burnley F.C.
- England national under-21 association football team
Quick answers about Michael Kightly
- How old is Michael Kightly?
- Michael Kightly is 40 years old (born January 24, 1986).
- When is Michael Kightly's birthday?
- Michael Kightly was born on January 24, 1986.
- Where was Michael Kightly born?
- Michael Kightly was born in Basildon.
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- Michael Kightly's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- How tall is Michael Kightly?
- Michael Kightly is 1.75 m (5′9″) tall.
- What is Michael Kightly's nationality?
- Michael Kightly is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Michael Kightly is known as association football player.
