Gary Worthington

Gary Worthington

Personal information
Date of birth	(1966-11-10) 10 November 1966
Place of birth	Cleethorpes, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Manchester City (scout)
Youth career
1984–1986	Manchester United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1986–1987	Huddersfield Town	0	(0)
1987–1989	Darlington	40	(15)
1989–1991	Wrexham	72	(18)
1991–1993	Wigan Athletic	63	(20)
1993–1994	Exeter City	15	(1)
1994	→ Doncaster Rovers (loan)	8	(2)
000	Halifax Town	?	(?)
Total		198	(56)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gary Worthington (born 10 November 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in the Football League between 1984 and 1994, Worthington made nearly 200 career appearances, scoring over 50 goals. After retiring as a player, Worthington became a football coach and scout, and is currently head of player recruitment at Manchester City.

Early and personal life

Born in Cleethorpes, Worthington is the son of former professional footballer Dave Worthington. His uncles Bob and Frank were also professional footballers.

Career

Playing career

Worthington was a youth player with Manchester United, but did not make any first-team appearances before moving to Huddersfield Town. He also played in the Football League for Darlington, Wrexham, Wigan Athletic, Exeter City and Doncaster Rovers. He later played non-League football with Halifax Town.

Coaching and scouting career

After retiring as a player, Worthington worked in youth development with the Academies of Leeds United and Chelsea, before being appointed Assistant Head of Player Recruitment at Manchester City in June 2010.