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United Kingdom Michael Ball is an English former professional footballer who transitioned from a distinguished playing career to roles in football agency, consulting, and media.
Michael Ball is a Director at CCR Sports Agency, working as a football agent and consultant. He supports players, coaches, clubs, and agents on partnerships, leveraging his professional network.
Michael John Ball, born on October 2, 1979, in Liverpool, England, began his football career in the Liverpool youth system before joining Everton. He made his senior debut for Everton at age 17 in April 1997. Ball developed as a left-back and occasionally played as a center-back, demonstrating consistent performances that led to his first and only cap for the England national team in February 2001. His time at Everton, spanning from 1996 to 2001, saw him make 121 appearances and score 8 goals.
In 2001, Ball moved to Scottish Premier League club Rangers in a £6.5 million transfer due to Everton’s financial challenges. At Rangers, he won the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup in the 2004–05 season. He also played for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie from 2005 to 2007, where he won the Eredivisie title in 2005–06. Subsequently, he joined Manchester City in 2007, playing until 2009, and later had a brief spell with Leicester City from 2011 to 2012 before retiring from professional football.
Following his playing career, Michael Ball has remained active within the football industry. He is currently a Director at CCR Sports Agency, where he works as a football agent and consultant, facilitating partnerships and supporting players, coaches, and clubs. He also contributes to football media, offering insights and commentary based on his extensive playing experience across top European leagues.
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