Darren Fletcher
Scottish association football player (born 1984)
1984 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Scottish association football player (born 1984)
Born
February 1, 1984
Age
~42 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
United KingdomBorn in Edinburgh
1984
Born in Edinburgh (1984-02-01)
Present
Age ~42
About
Darren Barr Fletcher is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Manchester United Under-18s. He also served as caretaker head coach of the Manchester United first team in early January 2026. Fletcher spent the majority of his playing career at United, winning 13 trophies including five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. He mostly played as a central midfielder, but began his career as a right winger and also featured occasionally in defence.
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Who is Darren Fletcher?+
Darren Barr Fletcher is a Scottish professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Manchester United Under-18s. He also served as caretaker head coach of the Manchester United first team in early January 2026. Fletcher spent the majority of his playing career at Unit
What does the name Darren mean?+
The name Darren means "A male given name originating as a coinage.. Etymology: en. A twentieth-century invention, possibly from a rare - surname of obscure meaning, possibly from Dara or Daragh, meaning "oak". It is also the name of an old silver mine near Aberystwyth, Wales. * The name became popular, particularly in the UK, because of a character in the 1960s American TV series Bewitched, actually spelled Darrin. * person with sense of entitlement As a rhyming equivalent for Karen.". It is of English origin.
When was Darren Fletcher born?+
Darren Fletcher was born on February 1, 1984.
Name Meaning
A male given name originating as a coinage.. Etymology: en. A twentieth-century invention, possibly from a rare - surname of obscure meaning, possibly from Dara or Daragh, meaning "oak". It is also the name of an old silver mine near Aberystwyth, Wales. * The name became popular, particularly in the UK, because of a character in the 1960s American TV series Bewitched, actually spelled Darrin. * person with sense of entitlement As a rhyming equivalent for Karen.
The name Darren is of English origin, meaning "A male given name originating as a coinage.. Etymology: en. A twentieth-century invention, possibly from a rare - surname of obscure meaning, possibly from Dara or Daragh, meaning "oak". It is also the name of an old silver mine near Aberystwyth, Wales. * The name became popular, particularly in the UK, because of a character in the 1960s American TV series Bewitched, actually spelled Darrin. * person with sense of entitlement As a rhyming equivalent for Karen.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Darren — February 1, 1984
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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