Gareth Barry (born 23 February 1981) is an English footballer who plays for Everton on loan from Manchester City as a midfielder. Barry went to Aston Villa from Brighton & Hove Albion as a child, and spent 12 years in the club. He captained Aston Villa and is ninth in their all time record of appearances. In June 2009, he joined Manchester City. Barry is an England international, having won his first full cap in 2000 and captained the side in 2010 in a friendly against Egypt.