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Pearce concluded his playing career with Manchester City, having joined the club in 2009 after spells with Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, and West Ham United. He played a key role in City's promotion to the Premier League in 2009–10 and captained the team during the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons, making a total of 131 appearances and scoring 11 goals.