Jack Butland has proven to be easily one of the best signings Rangers have made across the past few years, perhaps even more.
The goalkeeper was immediately installed as the club’s No1 under the stewardship of Michael Beale and has went on to become a serious fans’ favourite at Ibrox.
After the retirement of the incredible Allan McGregor in the summer of 2023, Rangers needed a replacement worthy of filling the great man’s boots and gloves.
Butland is absolutely proving to be that man and Rangers fans will hope he remains at the club for many years to come.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Jack Butland including all of your frequently asked questions on the Gers stopper.
How old is Jack Butland?
Jack Butland was born March 10, 1993. At the time of writing, the English goalkeeper is 31 years old.
Where was Jack Butland born?
Butland was born in Bristol in the northern suburb of Southmead.
He would go on to begin his footballing career with local side Clevedon United before getting a move to Birmingham City.
Jack Butland height
Butland stands very tall at 6 foot and 5 inches. He is 1.96 metres tall which is an extremely effective physical characteristic for a goalkeeper.
Jack Butland wife
Jack Butland is married to former air hostess Annabel Peyton. The couple had their wedding at the classy Italian hotel Borgo Egnazia in June 2022.
The pair got engaged in 2018 and a year later, Annabel gave birth to Jack’s first child George Butland.
According to the Daily Mail, Jack and Annabel first started dating in 2016 after Butland split up with his previous partner and childhood sweetheart, Steph Parsons.
Who did Jack Butland play for before Rangers?
Butland represented eight different clubs before making his move to Rangers in the summer of 2023. He has been with Birmingham City, Stoke City and Crystal Palace on permanent deals.
As far as loans are concerned, he has played for Cheltenham Town, Birmingham, Barnsley, Leeds United, Derby County and Manchester United.
He did not make a single appearance for the Red Devils during his loan stint at Old Trafford.
Jack Butland stats and clean sheets
The Rangers goalkeeper has played for a plethora of clubs throughout his professional career, starting with Birmingham City in 2010 before ending up in Glasgow.
Here are his stats as of February 2024, as per Transfermarkt:
- Birmingham City: 46 appearances, 10 clean sheets (2010-2013)
- Cheltenham Town: 24 appearances, 11 clean sheets (2011-2012)
- Stoke City: 168 appearances, 50 clean sheets (2013-2020)
- Barnsley: 13 appearances, two clean sheets (2013)
- Leeds United: 16 appearances, three clean sheets (2014)
- Derby County: Six appearances, two clean sheets (2014)
- Crystal Palace: 17 appearances, three clean sheets (2020-2023)
- Manchester United: Zero appearances, zero clean sheets (2023)
- Rangers: 42 appearances, 22 clean sheets (2023-present)
When did Jack Butland transfer to Rangers?
Butland signed for Rangers on June 6, 2023. He signed a permanent contract with the Ibrox giants after being released by Premier League outfit Crystal Palace.
How long is Jack Butland’s Rangers contract?
When Butland signed for Rangers, he penned a four-year contract [BBC Sport]. It means the goalkeeper is on course to stay with the Govan club until 2027.
What is Jack Butland’s salary?
According to Salary Sport, Butland earns a weekly wage of £25,000. That equals a yearly salary of £1,300,000 before tax.
He is reportedly the club’s seventh-highest paid player behind the likes of James Tavernier, Connor Goldson and Kemar Roofe.
Jack Butland song lyrics
Butland has his own song as chanted by Rangers fans at Ibrox and beyond. It is simply titled ‘Super Jack Butland in goal’ and is sung to the tune of Status Quo’s ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’.
Here are the song lyrics:
And I like it,
I like it,
I like it,
I like it,
I la-la-la like it
La-la-la like
Here we go, super Jack Butland in goal!
(Repeat)
How many England caps does Jack Butland have?
Butland has a total of nine England caps earned between 2012 and 2018. He was first called up to the senior England squad for Euro 2012.
He made his debut for England in August 2012 against Italy aged 19 years and 158 days. He remains the country’s youngest-ever international goalkeeper having beaten a record held by Billy Moon that stood from 1888.
Butland last played for England in September 2018 against Switzerland [England Football Online].