Darron Gibson

Darron Gibson is the latest player to have come thorugh Manchester United's youth set-up and break into the first team. The young midfielder started his footballing career with Northern Irish youth side Institute F.C. before being snapped by Manchester United 2004.

Darron Gibson made his Manchester Debut on 26 October 2005 when he replaced Lee Martin in the 4-1 League Cup win over Barnet at Old Trafford.

Although the player made his Manchester United debut at a very young age it would take him three years and two loans spells, firstly at The Reds feeder club Royal Antwerp - making 33 appearances and scoring once - and with Wolverhampton Wanderers - scoring once in 24 games - before making his Premier League debut in the club's 5-0 home victory over Stoke City, alongside fellow debutants Manucho and Danny Welbeck.

Darron Gibson's first goal for Manchester United came on 4 January 2008 in the 3-0, 3rd round F.A. Cup victory over Southampton.

In 2007 Darron Gibson made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland, however this caused quite a bit of controversy at the time, as the player had took advantage of a ruling that allowed players who were born in Northern Ireland to play for the Republic. The player made his debut on 22 August 2007 in a 4-0 victory over Denmark.

Darron Gibson honours

FIFA Club World Cup: 2008