Harry Maguire had different first name before he legally changed it due to unwanted nickname

SportFootballHarry MaguireHarry Maguire revealed the reasons behind his name changeJack Patmore04:30, 18 Jul 2026Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has shared how he legally changed his birth name due to an unwanted nickname.‌The 33-year-old isn’t the first England international to have changed his name as a youngster, with Jordan Pickford, Joe Hart and Dele Alli all taking on a new first name or surname for personal reasons.‌Maguire is widely known as Harry across the footballing world, but very few know that Jacob was originally on his birth certificate. However, his mum didn’t like how he was being called Jakey.‌Get MEN Premium now for just £1 HERE – or get involved in our United WhatsApp group by clicking HERE. You can also join our United Facebook page by clicking HERE and do