Jonathan Woodgate made his Middlesbrough debut in 2006.Jonathan Woodgate made his Middlesbrough debut in 2006.
Jonathan Woodgate made his Middlesbrough debut in 2006.

From Leeds United to Middlesbrough via Newcastle United and Real Madrid: Jonathan Woodgate's career in pictures

The next chapter of Jonathan Woodgate’s football career began on Friday, after the former defender was announced as Boro’s new manager.

It comes after an 18-year playing career which saw the former defender play at the highest level, both in England and abroad. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to look back at Woodgate’s journey, from Leeds United’s youth team to his appointment as Boro boss.