John Stones (born 28 May 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Serie A club Inter Milan and the England national team. He is known for his technical ability and physical presence on the pitch.
Stones began his career with Barnsley, making his first-team debut in the Championship in March 2012 as a 17-year-old. He joined Premier League club Everton for around £3 million in January 2013 and amassed 95 appearances over four seasons. In August 2016, he sig…
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ned for Manchester City for an initial £47.5 million with add-ons. With the club, he has won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three EFL Cups, and the UEFA Champions League as part of a historic continental treble in the 2022–23 season.
Stones made his senior debut for England in May 2014 after previously being capped by England youth teams at under-19, under-20, and under-21 levels. He was chosen in England's squads for the UEFA European Championship in 2016, 2020, and 2024, reaching the final of the latter two tournaments, and the FIFA World Cup in 2018, 2022, and 2026.
