Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer (retired) |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about James Milner
13/09/2026
Milner returned to Liverpool to begin coaching work with youngsters at the club's academy, based at the Kirkby training complex. He had already completed his UEFA A Licence and was working toward his Pro Licence, with a possible future in management.
01/06/2026
James Milner announced his retirement from professional football after 24 Premier League seasons. He ended his career with 658 Premier League appearances, the most in the competition's history, and had spent his final three seasons at Brighton & Hove Albion. His last game came against Manchester United.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | English former professional footballer who played across the wing, midfield and full-back positions. He is credited with the most Premier League appearances and the longest unbroken Premier League career. He retired in June 2026 after 24 Premier League seasons. |
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| Honours Note | Appointed MBE. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Position | Versatile: winger, midfielder, full-back |
Personal Life
| Post-retirement | Began coaching work at Liverpool's Kirkby training complex in 2026 |
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| Coaching Qualifications | Holds a UEFA A Licence and was working toward the Pro Licence |
Career
| Youth | Leeds United Academy, joined at age 10 |
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| Leeds United | Debut in November 2002 at 16 years and 309 days, becoming the second-youngest player in Premier League history |
| Aston Villa | Joined August 2008 for a reported fee of £12 million |
| Manchester City | Signed in 2010 and remained until 2015 |
| Liverpool | Joined in 2015 as a free agent and left in 2023 after eight seasons, serving as vice-captain |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Joined after leaving Liverpool and spent three seasons at the club before retiring in 2026 |
| International | Represented England at under-15, under-17, under-20 and under-21 levels and in the senior national team |
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| Retirement | Announced 01/06/2026 after 24 Premier League seasons, with a final career total of 658 Premier League appearances |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Tenacious, versatile and hard-working |
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| Praise | Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini described him as the most complete English player of the modern game |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Once played as a striker in addition to his usual positions | |
| 2. Mentored at Leeds by Alan Smith, who had also come through the academy | |
| 3. Scored a penalty in a 2018 FA Cup shootout win for Liverpool |
