Leighton Baines

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/leighton-baines

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1. When was Leighton Baines born?December 11, 1984
2. What is the club affiliation?Everton (Player: 2007-2020; Coach: 2020-Present)
3. What is the international career?Represented England at UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup
4. What position did Leighton Baines play in soccer?He was a left‑back, a defender who played on the left side of the field.
5. Why was Leighton Baines famous for free‑kicks?He practiced a lot and could curl the ball with power, scoring or creating chances from set pieces.

Full-back: A defensive player in soccer positioned on the flanks, responsible for both defense and supporting attacks.
Tactical Intelligence: The ability of a player to understand and apply strategic elements of the game.
Set-piece: A situation in soccer where play is restarted from a stationary ball, such as free-kicks or corners.
Professional Development Coach: A coach focused on enhancing the skills and career progression of professional athletes.