Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 22/12/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about James Penrice
15/08/2026
Rangers signed left-back James Penrice on a season-long loan from AEK Athens, with the Ibrox club holding an option to buy. The 27-year-old returns to Scotland after helping AEK Athens win the Greek league title, and manager Derek McInnes said he would bolster the left-back options and provide competition. The deal was subject to international clearance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Full name James Regan Penrice. A left-back who has played for several Scottish and Greek clubs, with more than 300 senior club appearances. He joined Rangers on a season-long loan from AEK Athens in August 2026, with an option to buy. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Squad Number | 29 |
Career
| Youth and early career | Joined Partick Thistle in 2015 after a spell with the club's under-17 side |
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| Partick Thistle | 2015–2021, including a loan spell at East Fife from December 2016 and a loan at Livingston in 2017–18 |
| Livingston | 2021–2024, following a move from Partick Thistle |
| Heart of Midlothian | 2024–2025, after signing a three-year contract in June 2024 |
| AEK Athens | From July 2025, following a transfer reported at £2,000,000; helped the club win the 2025–26 Super League Greece title |
| Rangers | On loan from AEK Athens since August 2026, with an option to buy |
Style Quotient
| Playing style | Left-back known for crossing, set-piece delivery and holding the ball |
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| Weakness noted | Discipline, with a tendency to commit fouls |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Scored his first goal for Partick Thistle in a 2–1 League Cup win over Greenock Morton | |
| 2. Won both of Hearts' Player of the Year awards in his first season at the club, 2024–25 |
