Chris Brunt was born as Christopher “Chris” Brunt in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 14 December 1984. He is a Northern Irish professional footballer. Currently, he plays as a vice-captain of Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. Chris Brunt plays as a left winger and attacking midfielder. He started his senior career with Middlesbrough but was unable to manage to make an appearance in the first team. Chris Brunt has become one of Albion’s significant figures during his 10 years stint at the club. Chris Brunt played as a midfielder from Sheffield Wednesday before landing his steps for West Bromwich Albion. Chris Brunt also represented his nation at a youth level.
From his early age, Chris Brunt has shown huge interest towards soccer. During childhood, he used to practice football at the backyards of his house.
Chris Brunt started his professional career with Middlesbrough. However, Sheffield Wednesday provided him a perfect platform to his career. He played with Sheffield Wednesday from 2004 to 2007. In 3 seasons with Sheffield Wednesday, he scored 21 goals in 134 apps.
In 2007, he agreed on a four-year contract with West Bromwich Albion. On Sep 22, 2007, he scored his first goal for West Bromwich Albion against the Scunthorpe United. As of now, he scored 41 goals in 300 apps with West Bromwich Albion.
Currently, he plays for the Northern Ireland national team. He scored his first goal for his nation in February 2009, when his free kick helped his country Northern Ireland to a 3-0 victory over San Marino. He missed out a golden chance to appear at Euro 2016 due to the severe cruciate ligament injury.
Chris Brunt made his parents proud with his professional accomplishments. He is the son of Colin Brunt. His father Colin Brunt was a proficient rugby union player. He went to Newtownbreda Primary School. Later on, he completed his graduation from Wellington College. As a youth player, he played for Saint Andrew’s Boys’ Club.
Chris Brunt is a married man. He married his longtime girlfriend Cathy Brunt in 2009. Since getting married to till date, the lovely couple is living happily as a husband and wife. He is loyal to his wife. He does not engage in any extra marital affair. The couple invited their first baby boy named Charlie on 1 May 2008 before their marriage. His second child is a son Zach David Brunt and he was born on 18 April 2011. Chris Brunt is a cousin of Canadian ice hockey player Shawn Thornton.
Chris Brunt is one of the most decorated names in the world of soccer. He has a very good height of 6 feet and 2 inches, which is around 1.85m. He has massive number of followers and admirers on social networking sites. His salary is extraordinary. His annual salary is $ 13, 33,333. His net worth is around $4,550,000.
