Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Greysouthen, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about James Trafford
06/08/2026
Leeds United signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City on a five-year contract, making the move a club-record fee. Reports put the initial fee at about £40 million plus add-ons, while some outlets cited a figure of up to £45 million. The transfer made him the most expensive British goalkeeper in history.
29/07/2025
Manchester City re-signed James Trafford from Burnley in a deal reported at around £27 million, with additional add-ons and a possible extra year on his contract. The move returned him to the club where he came through the youth ranks, and he was handed the number one shirt at the Etihad.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Harrington Trafford |
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| Known For | Goalkeeper |
| Current Club | Leeds United |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.97 m |
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| Weight | 83 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Greysouthen, Cumbria, England |
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| Grassroots Club | Cockermouth |
Career
| Youth Career | Manchester City youth academy | ||||||
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| Senior Career |
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| International Career | England national team and England U21 | ||||||
| Notable Achievement | Won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2023 with England U21 | ||||||
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Style Quotient
| Strengths | Penalty saving, ball control with feet |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Greysouthen, a village in Cumbria, England. | |
| 2. He has been noted for his penalty-saving ability and composure on the ball. | |
| 3. He was part of the England U21 team that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. | |
| 4. He grew up in a farming family and was a Chelsea supporter as a boy. |
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