Marc Guéhi

About

Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guéhi ( GAY-ee; born 13 July 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. He is considered one of the best centre-backs in the world.
Guéhi came through the youth system at Chelsea and made his first-team debut in 2019 before spending a season and a half on loan at Swansea City. He joined Crystal Palace in 2021 for £18 million, becoming the club’s third most expensive signing. He went on to make over 180 appearances for the club; appointed club captain in 2024, he led them to win both the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2025.
Born in the Ivory Coast, Guéhi has represented England at youth level and was a key part of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup winning squad. He made his debut for the senior team in 2022, and was a starting member of the squad that were runners-up at UEFA Euro 2024.

Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guéhi was born on 13 July 2000 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and moved with his family to Lewisham, London, England, at the age of one. He attended St George’s Church of England School in Gravesend, Kent. His father was a minister of a local church, meaning…