Mark Noble has transitioned from a distinguished football career at West Ham United to a leadership role as the club’s Sporting Director, bringing a lifetime of experience and commitment to player development and club strategy. After making his senior debut for West Ham United at 17 in August 2004, Mark Noble embarked on an 18-year playing career almost entirely dedicated to the club. Having joined West Ham’s youth system in 2000, he quickly distinguished himself, becoming the youngest player to appear for their reserve team at just 15. Following loan spells with Hull City and Ipswich Town in 2006, where he scored his first professional goal, Noble netted his first goal for West Ham in the FA Cup in January 2007 and his first Premier League goal in March 2007.

In January 2023, he returned to West Ham United in a newly created post as Sporting Director, where he oversees player development and academy operations, bringing his deep understanding of the club and sport to strategic management. His impact was immediately felt as he lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy alongside Declan Rice in June 2023, a historic achievement for the club. Beyond his direct club involvement, Noble has demonstrated a strong commitment to community and charitable work. In 2016, he co-founded the Legacy Foundation with Rio Ferdinand and Bobby Zamora, an organization dedicated to providing social and affordable housing.

That same year, his long service was recognized with the Freedom of the London Borough of Newham. He was further honored in March 2023 with the Outstanding Contribution to London Football award at the London Football Awards and received the Freedom of the City of London, acknowledging his profound and lasting impact on football and his community.