Jack Grealish, a professional footballer from England, has amassed a net worth of $40 million. As a winger and attacking midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League and the England national team, he is regarded as one of the top wingers globally. Grealish began his football career with Aston Villa at just six years old. He debuted for their senior team in 2012 and was appointed club captain seven years later.
In 2021, Grealish made headlines by signing a £100 million transfer deal with Manchester City, marking the largest deal in British football history. His annual salary from this deal averages around $17 million.
During his time at Manchester City, the team clinched the Premier League titles for both the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons. They also triumphed in the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup in 2023. Grealish began playing for the England U-21 team in 2016, where they won the Toulon Tournament that year. In 2020, he made his debut for the senior national team, participating in major international competitions such as the UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Early Life
Born Jack Peter Grealish on September 10, 1995, in Birmingham, West Midlands, Jack grew up in Solihull with his sister, Hollie, who has cerebral palsy. Jack has often spoken fondly of Hollie, describing her as his “best friend.” Tragically, Jack lost his younger brother Keelan to sudden infant death syndrome in 2000. His great-great-grandfather, Billy Garraty, was a player for Aston Villa during their 1905 FA Cup win.
Jack attended Our Lady of Compassion Roman Catholic Primary School and St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School. With Irish ancestry, Jack also played Gaelic football for Warwickshire GAA’s Hurling and Camogie Club during his youth years.
Career
At the age of six, Grealish joined Aston Villa’s youth system. He played a key role in their under-19 team’s victory in the 2012–13 NextGen Series. In 2013, Grealish was loaned to Notts County, where he scored his first professional goal in December against Gillingham. Initially set to stay until January 2014, the loan was extended through the end of the season.
Upon his return to Aston Villa, Jack signed a four-year contract in 2014. The team reached the FA Cup final in 2015 but was defeated by Arsenal. In 2016, Grealish faced suspension for violent conduct after a match with Wolverhampton Wanderers. In July 2017, Jack sustained a severe injury in a match against Watford, requiring surgery after a kidney injury. He spent several months recovering, recalling the intense pain and danger of the injury in a later interview.
In March 2019, during a Second City derby, Grealish was punched by a pitch invader, who was later imprisoned for the attack. That same year, he was appointed Aston Villa’s captain, leading the team through a series of 10 consecutive league victories. Under his leadership, Aston Villa participated in the 2019 EFL Championship play-offs and were runners-up in the 2019–20 EFL Cup.
After Premier League matches were suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grealish signed a new five-year contract with Aston Villa. However, in August 2021, Manchester City secured his signature with a £100 million, six-year contract. Since joining City, Grealish has helped secure two Premier League titles (2021–22 and 2022–23), the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
Personal Life
Grealish is in a long-term relationship with Sasha Rebecca Attwood, whom he met in secondary school at age 16. In March 2020, he was fined by Aston Villa for breaching stay-at-home guidelines during the COVID-19 lockdown. Additionally, Jack pleaded guilty to two charges of careless driving in 2020. As a result, he was banned from driving for nine months and fined £82,499. One of the incidents involved him crashing into several parked cars while attempting to turn.
In late 2023, Grealish’s home was burgled, with thieves stealing valuables worth over £1 million. Jack expressed his devastation on social media, emphasizing the emotional toll the incident took on his family. He stated that while he had enjoyed great footballing success, the robbery made it difficult for him to fully celebrate those achievements.
Honors
Grealish earned recognition early in his career, winning the FAI Under-17 Irish International Player of the Year in 2012 and the FAI Under-21 Irish International Player of the Year in 2015. He was also named Aston Villa’s Young Player of the Season for 2014–15 and Player of the Season for 2019–20.
Real Estate
In 2022, Grealish purchased a luxurious mansion in Manchester for £6 million. The property includes seven bedrooms, a swimming pool, tennis court, and a private fishing lake on a 20-acre estate. It also features a helipad, adding to the opulence of the property.
