George Andrew Jordan Friend (born 17 October 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays for Middlesbrough. Friend can play as either a centre half or a left back. In the 2012–13 season Friend won Middlesbrough players' player of the season award. The following season Friend won it again along with the Player of the Season award. Friend was named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year two years running, following impressive 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons at left-back for Middlesbrough. Friend was named Middlesbrough vice-captain for the 2015–16 season.