Tyler Blackett
Tyler Blackett is a defender currently playing in Manchester United’s Under-21 team.
| Tyler Blackett | |||||||||||||
| Full Name | Tyler Nathan Blackett | ||||||||||||
| Date of Birth | 2 April 1994 | ||||||||||||
| Age | 30 years | ||||||||||||
| Place of Birth | Manchester, England | ||||||||||||
| Position | Left back | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | English | ||||||||||||
| Current club | Manchester United | ||||||||||||
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Youth career
Tyler is a left back who's been with Manchester United for over 11 years. Although most frequently seen in the full back position, he is able to cover at centre back and left wing. He's known for being pacey and extremely athletic, something that may have prompted his inclusion in the 2012 first team pre-season tour.
He started the 2013/14 season with Manchester United's Under-21 side but went on to have Championship experience, joining Blackpool on loan for two months from November, and then Birmingham City at the end of January for the rest of the season.
Following a slightly surprising inclusion in Manchester United's pre-season tour squad, Blackett went on to perform superbly as a left sided centre back in America. Due to injuries and down to his performances on tour, he was handed his first team debut at home to Swansea City in the opening game of the 2014/15 season.
International
Tyler has represented England at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 levels.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Under-21 | First Team | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | ||
| Manchester United | 2013-14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014-15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
