Home-grown players do not have to be English; home-grown players are defined as those who "irrespective of nationality or age, have been affiliated to the FA or Welsh FA for a period of three seasons or 36 months prior to 21st birthday
McManaman is 21 and signed for Wigan in 2009, therefore he qualifies as a homegrown player for them.
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McManaman is 21 and signed for Wigan in 2009, therefore he qualifies as a homegrown player for them.