If you want to think of a great goalkeeper in modern times, you will most certainly think of Joe Hart. The amazing football star has been in the limelight for a long time following his excellent goalkeeping abilities. Currently the first choice goalkeeper for Burnley Football Club of England, Joe began his professional career journey in 2003. He has also been associated with other top teams including Manchester City and Birmingham City before his current stint with Burnley FC.
Notably, Joe holds the joint record for the highest number of Premiership Golden Glove Awards (with Petr Čech of Arsenal FC) and has equally maintained clean sheets in over 100 league games. Learn more about the amazing goalkeeper in these five facts below.
5 Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Joe Hart
1. He Was Born and Raised in Shrewsbury, England
The talented goalkeeper was born Charles Joseph John Hart on the 19th day of April in 1987 in Shrewsbury City of England. He was born to English parents Louise Hart and her husband Charles Hart. His father was a gym equipment dealer while his mom Louise is a school teacher. As a child, Joe finished Oxon Primary School and also graduated from Meole Brace High School. During his high school days, Joe was a cricket player; he was featured in the Birmingham District Premier League as well as Worcestershire’s youth squad. Joe possesses British nationality and is of white ethnicity.
2. He Began His Professional Career in 2003
Joe Hart began his career when he joined his hometown club at the age of fifteen. At the time, he served as a substitute goalkeeper for the team. He didn’t get much playing time in the first two seasons because the goalkeeping duties were dominated by Scott Howie. Joe was later promoted to the Shrewsbury first-team squad during the 2005/06 season. From the beginning, Hart conceded at least more than one goal per game but gradually recorded massive improvement; thus garnering attention from top Premier League Clubs. He was named League Two top player as well as the league’s best goalkeeper. He was also named to the League Two PFA Team of the Year in 2006.
Joe was then recruited by Manchester City where he spent the next twelve years of his professional career. While he was at Man City, the goalkeeper led the team to win the Premier League title in two seasons 2009/10 and 2011/12. He was also loaned by Man City on several occasions to popular teams such as Blackpool, Birmingham City, Torino, West ham, and Tranmere Rovers. In August 2018, Hart penned down a two-year contract with another English side Burnley Football Club. Since then, he has been the first-choice goalkeeper for the team and has been making strides in his career.
3. He Holds the Record For Most Premiership Golden Glove Awards
The highlight of Joe Hart’s career includes several top-notch performances and unparalleled achievements by the goalkeeper. He currently holds the English Premier League record for the most Premier League Golden Gloves alongside Arsenal goalie, Petr Čech. Joe Hart has won four Golden Glove Awards since the inception of his professional career. He received the award consecutively from the 2010/11 season to the 2014/15 season. In addition to that, Joe also holds the record for most international caps in the England National team. Since his debut in 2008, the goalkeeper has amassed over 75 international caps to date.
4. He Got Hitched to His Longtime Girlfriend in 2015
While he was still with Manchester City, Joe Hart got hitched to his long-term partner and love of his life named Kimberly Crew. The Amazon Kimberly was born and raised in England; she is a talented beauty enthusiast and a makeup artist. There is not much information regarding her background. Hart met the love of his life in 2009 and seeing the connection between them, the amazing couple kicked off their relationship. The love they shared was so enormous that their love story continued to dominate the tabloids. After five years of a successful relationship, Joe popped the big question while the lovebirds were vacationing in the Cabo City of Mexico. He proposed to Kim on a yacht with a ring valued at $42,000 in 2014.
The following year, the adorable couple tied the knot in a lavish wedding held in Florence, Italy 2015. The ceremony was graced by Joe’s teammates including Vincent Kompany, Adam Johnson, and Joleon Lescott. Other notable guests are Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard, among others. Prior to their wedding, the couple welcomed the symbol of their love, a son named Harlow Hart in 2014. They have been living happily ever after and there is no sign of marital issues between them.
5. Joe Hart has an Amazing Net Worth
The amazing football goalkeeper has been at the top of his game since the inception of his career. He has been associated with several top teams in the English Premier League and has won two league titles with Manchester City. Joe Hart has earned a fortune for himself and currently has a whopping net worth of $30 million. He made his wealth from his football career as well as endorsements and other endeavors. Notably, the goalkeeper signed up with the English side of Manchester City in a £600,000 deal in 2006 and has equally recorded several awards in his name.
