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Mark James Noble is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder and is captain of Premier League club West Ham United.
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Noble has played more Premier League games for West Ham than any other player, in addition to being the longest serving player in their current squad, having been in the first team since 2004.
Born in Canning Town, East London, Noble played for Barking Colts and moved to Arsenal's academy at age 11.
Noble supported local club West Ham United as a boy, and grew up just one mile away from Upton Park.
Eventually, the club showed an interest in him and Noble signed as a youth player in 2000.
On 30 May 2005, Noble played in the 2005 Football League Championship play-off Final which saw West Ham beat Preston North End 1-0 to secure a return to the Premier League.
Noble won the Young Hammer of the Year and the runner-up to the Hammer of the Year awards despite making his debut only four months previously.
Noble scored his first goal for West Ham against Brighton & Hove Albion, the side's first of three in a 3-0 home win in January 2007 in the third round of the FA Cup, from an assist by Carlos Tevez.
Noble established his place in Alan Curbishley's side during the 2007-08 season, starting nearly all games when fit.
In January 2008, Noble scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Liverpool from the penalty spot, after Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher had brought down Freddie Ljungberg in the last few seconds of second-half added time.
Noble began the 2009-10 season well, scoring West Ham's first goal of the new season, in a 2-0 win over Premier League newcomers Wolves.
With West Ham now managed by Avram Grant, Noble continued to be a regular member of the first team.
During the 2011-12 season with West Ham now back in the Championship, Noble scored eight goals, seven of which were penalties, his only goal from open play coming in a 4-0 away win against Barnsley.
Having twice previously been runner-up, Noble was named Hammer of the Year for the 2011-12 season.
In May 2012 Noble played in the 2012 Football League Championship play-off Final at Wembley Stadium against Blackpool which West Ham won 2-1 to return to the Premier League after a one-year absence.
Noble scored three goals in the 2013-14 season, the only one from open play being the second goal in a 2-0 away win over Cardiff City in January, despite the team being down to ten men after a James Tomkins sending off.
On 6 May 2014, Noble received his second Hammer of the Year, beating runner up Adrián and third-placed James Tomkins.
On the same awards night, Noble also won the Players' Player of the Year accolade.
Noble missed a penalty in a 0-1 home defeat by Tottenham on 16 August 2014, the opening game of the season, but scored his first goal of the season in the next home game, on 30 August, a 1-3 home defeat by Southampton.
On 29 November 2014, Noble became West Ham's record appearance maker in the Premier League with his appearance against Newcastle United being his 205th Premier League game, overtaking Steve Potts.
Noble signed a contract extension which would keep him at West Ham until 2020, with an option for a further year, on 26 February 2015.
Noble made his 350th senior appearance for West Ham on 6 February 2016, in a 1-0 defeat away at Southampton.
On 22 December 2015, it had been announced that Noble was to be granted a testimonial by West Ham following his long service to the club.
On 10 May 2016, Noble became the final man to lead a West Ham United team out at Upton Park, as the Hammers went on to win their final game at their former home 3-2 against Manchester United.
Noble described the season as "The most difficult of his career".
Noble marked his 300th Premier League appearance with a goal from the penalty spot against Stoke City on 16 December 2017.
Noble described the goal, a volley from the edge of the penalty area, as "The best of his career".
Noble scored his first goal of the season on 9 February 2019, a penalty past Vicente Guaita of Crystal Palace after he had fouled Michail Antonio in the area.
Noble finished the season with five goals, including a brace on the final day of the season in a 4-1 win against Watford.
Noble missed the first two games of the season due to injury, but started in the third game of the season, against Watford, scoring a third-minute penalty in a 3-1 win, the Hammers' first win of the season.
Noble marked his 500th appearance for West Ham on 17 July, earning an assist in a 3-1 win over Watford.
Noble signed a new one-year contract on 9 March 2021 and announced that the 2021-22 season would be his final as a West Ham player.
On 10 April 2021, in a 3-2 home win against Leicester City, Noble made his 400th Premier League appearance.
On 16 September 2021, Noble came on as a 83rd minute substitute for goal scorer and Hammers vice-captain - and captain of the fixture until being replaced - Declan Rice in a 2-0 away win over Dinamo Zagreb, making his first Europa League group stage appearance and his seventh European appearance for the club overall.
On 25 November, Noble scored a penalty against in a 2-0 Europa League tie against Rapid Wien, marking his third European goal for the club.
The win confirmed West Ham winning group H. On 28 December, Noble started his first Premier League game of the season, in an away game to Watford.
West Ham won 4-1 with Noble scoring the third goal, a penalty, marking his 47th Premier League goal, placing him level with Paolo Di Canio as West Ham's second highest scorer of Premier League goals.
On 11 September 2007, Noble scored his first international goal for the under-21 team against Bulgaria in a 2-0 victory, followed by two more against the Republic of Ireland on 16 October.
The Young Lions ended the tournament as runners-up, losing 4-0 to Germany, with Noble playing his last match for the U21s.
Despite previous reports claiming Noble would accept a call up from Ireland, in February 2017 Noble rejected a call up to the Irish national side, stating: "There are young Irish kids playing well that deserve and would appreciate an Irish cap more than I would. I played through all the age groups as a youth international, went to tournaments and sang the national anthem. But obviously I've never got a senior cap. So for me to turn up to play for Ireland without it having been a dream of mine, and there's an Irish kid out there who might miss out when it's their dream to play for Ireland, I couldn't do that."
Born in Canning Town, East London, Noble played for Barking Colts and moved to Arsenal's academy at age 11.
Noble supported local club West Ham United as a boy, and grew up just one mile away from Upton Park.
Eventually, the club showed an interest in him and Noble signed as a youth player in 2000.
On 30 May 2005, Noble played in the 2005 Football League Championship play-off Final which saw West Ham beat Preston North End 1-0 to secure a return to the Premier League.
Noble won the Young Hammer of the Year and the runner-up to the Hammer of the Year awards despite making his debut only four months previously.
Noble scored his first goal for West Ham against Brighton & Hove Albion, the side's first of three in a 3-0 home win in January 2007 in the third round of the FA Cup, from an assist by Carlos Tevez.
Noble established his place in Alan Curbishley's side during the 2007-08 season, starting nearly all games when fit.
In January 2008, Noble scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Liverpool from the penalty spot, after Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher had brought down Freddie Ljungberg in the last few seconds of second-half added time.
Noble began the 2009-10 season well, scoring West Ham's first goal of the new season, in a 2-0 win over Premier League newcomers Wolves.
With West Ham now managed by Avram Grant, Noble continued to be a regular member of the first team.
During the 2011-12 season with West Ham now back in the Championship, Noble scored eight goals, seven of which were penalties, his only goal from open play coming in a 4-0 away win against Barnsley.
Having twice previously been runner-up, Noble was named Hammer of the Year for the 2011-12 season.
In May 2012 Noble played in the 2012 Football League Championship play-off Final at Wembley Stadium against Blackpool which West Ham won 2-1 to return to the Premier League after a one-year absence.
Noble scored three goals in the 2013-14 season, the only one from open play being the second goal in a 2-0 away win over Cardiff City in January, despite the team being down to ten men after a James Tomkins sending off.
On 6 May 2014, Noble received his second Hammer of the Year, beating runner up Adrián and third-placed James Tomkins.
On the same awards night, Noble also won the Players' Player of the Year accolade.
Noble missed a penalty in a 0-1 home defeat by Tottenham on 16 August 2014, the opening game of the season, but scored his first goal of the season in the next home game, on 30 August, a 1-3 home defeat by Southampton.
On 29 November 2014, Noble became West Ham's record appearance maker in the Premier League with his appearance against Newcastle United being his 205th Premier League game, overtaking Steve Potts.
Noble signed a contract extension which would keep him at West Ham until 2020, with an option for a further year, on 26 February 2015.
Noble made his 350th senior appearance for West Ham on 6 February 2016, in a 1-0 defeat away at Southampton.
On 22 December 2015, it had been announced that Noble was to be granted a testimonial by West Ham following his long service to the club.
On 10 May 2016, Noble became the final man to lead a West Ham United team out at Upton Park, as the Hammers went on to win their final game at their former home 3-2 against Manchester United.
Noble described the season as "The most difficult of his career".
Noble marked his 300th Premier League appearance with a goal from the penalty spot against Stoke City on 16 December 2017.
Noble described the goal, a volley from the edge of the penalty area, as "The best of his career".
Noble scored his first goal of the season on 9 February 2019, a penalty past Vicente Guaita of Crystal Palace after he had fouled Michail Antonio in the area.
Noble finished the season with five goals, including a brace on the final day of the season in a 4-1 win against Watford.
Noble missed the first two games of the season due to injury, but started in the third game of the season, against Watford, scoring a third-minute penalty in a 3-1 win, the Hammers' first win of the season.
Noble marked his 500th appearance for West Ham on 17 July, earning an assist in a 3-1 win over Watford.
Noble signed a new one-year contract on 9 March 2021 and announced that the 2021-22 season would be his final as a West Ham player.
On 10 April 2021, in a 3-2 home win against Leicester City, Noble made his 400th Premier League appearance.
On 16 September 2021, Noble came on as a 83rd minute substitute for goal scorer and Hammers vice-captain - and captain of the fixture until being replaced - Declan Rice in a 2-0 away win over Dinamo Zagreb, making his first Europa League group stage appearance and his seventh European appearance for the club overall.
On 25 November, Noble scored a penalty against in a 2-0 Europa League tie against Rapid Wien, marking his third European goal for the club.
The win confirmed West Ham winning group H. On 28 December, Noble started his first Premier League game of the season, in an away game to Watford.
West Ham won 4-1 with Noble scoring the third goal, a penalty, marking his 47th Premier League goal, placing him level with Paolo Di Canio as West Ham's second highest scorer of Premier League goals.
On 11 September 2007, Noble scored his first international goal for the under-21 team against Bulgaria in a 2-0 victory, followed by two more against the Republic of Ireland on 16 October.
The Young Lions ended the tournament as runners-up, losing 4-0 to Germany, with Noble playing his last match for the U21s.
Despite previous reports claiming Noble would accept a call up from Ireland, in February 2017 Noble rejected a call up to the Irish national side, stating: "There are young Irish kids playing well that deserve and would appreciate an Irish cap more than I would. I played through all the age groups as a youth international, went to tournaments and sang the national anthem. But obviously I've never got a senior cap. So for me to turn up to play for Ireland without it having been a dream of mine, and there's an Irish kid out there who might miss out when it's their dream to play for Ireland, I couldn't do that."
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