Darren Fletcher
Midfielder
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.
Career
- Manchester United F.C. 2003–2015
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2015–2017
- Stoke City F.C. 2017–2019
- Scotland national under-20 football team 2002–2002
- Scotland national under-21 football team 2002–2003
- Scotland men's national football team 2003–2017
- Scotland B national football team 2003–2003
Stories
- Kai Rooney stuns fans as they call for Man Utd promotion after win over Liverpool U18s
- Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
- Carrick carrying on as normal as Man Utd eye possible replacements
- Chelsea's Emi Martinez forced off on stretcher after huge collision and lengthy delay
- 9 Man Utd players have turned on their own club after furious Lisandro Martinez outburst
- Michael Carrick sack inevitable as Gary Neville soils his pants about replacement
- Kai Rooney nears Man Utd target date amid JJ Gabriel uncertainty as verdict approaches
- Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation
- Michael Carrick's son Jacey, 16, makes Man Utd first team debut in secret friendly
- The 50 hardest Manchester United players to ever walk out at Old Trafford
- Man Utd ‘agree’ deal for ‘exceptional’ German after reaching final decision on JJ Gabriel future
- Manchester United top scorers against Big Six: Mbeumo already second in current squad