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Charles Joseph John Hart – born 19 April 1987 – is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He began his career at his hometown club Shrewsbury Town in the Football Conference and League Two.
In 2006, he moved up to the Premier League with Manchester City, having attracted the attention of several other top-flight teams.
In his first season, he spent time on loan at Tranmere Rovers and Blackpool. Hart had a loan spell with Birmingham City in the 2009–10 season.
He returned to Manchester City for the 2010–11 season and won the Golden Glove for keeping the most clean sheets throughout the Premier League season.
Hart replicated this feat in the 2011–12 season as Manchester City won the Premier League title.
In August 2018, he moved to Burnley on a permanent transfer after injuries to the club’s two regular goalkeepers.
In August 2020, Hart signed with Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year deal. A year later, he signed for Scottish Premiership side Celtic.
On 22 February 2024, Hart announced his intention to retire from football at the end of the 2023–24 season.
A former regular for England at Under-21 level, Hart made his senior international debut in June 2008, and was recognised as England’s first-choice goalkeeper from 2010 to 2017.
He has gained 75 caps since his debut in 2008, keeping 43 clean sheets and was selected in England’s squads for two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships.
