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Height
16
Shirt
36 years
Apr 22, 1989
Left
Preferred foot
Ireland
Country
€601.5K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Left Midfielder
Others
Defensive Midfielder, Left Wing Back, Central Midfielder, Left Winger
DM
LWB
CM
LM
LW

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches69%Shot attempts69%Goals32%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won72%Defensive contributions90%
Transfer value: €601.5K
Highest: €6.5M(Dec 31, 2015)
€6.5M
€4.8M
€3.2M
€1.6M
€0

Premier Division 2026

0
Goals
2
Assists
8
Started
10
Matches
729
Minutes played
6.94
Rating
2
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 10

Dundalk
D2-2
29
0
0
0
1
4.9

Apr 6

Sligo Rovers
D0-0
17
0
0
0
0
6.3

Mar 20

Drogheda United
D2-2
71
0
0
0
0
6.4

Mar 16

St. Patrick's Athletic
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Mar 13

Shelbourne
L1-2
90
0
1
0
0
7.3

Mar 6

Shamrock Rovers
L1-0
90
0
0
1
0
6.4

Feb 27

Waterford FC
W4-2
72
0
0
0
0
7.0

Feb 20

Bohemian FC
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Feb 13

Dundalk
D2-2
90
0
1
1
0
8.4

Feb 6

Sligo Rovers
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.9
Derry City

Apr 10

Premier Division
Dundalk
2-2
29‎’‎
4.9

Apr 6

Premier Division
Sligo Rovers
0-0
17‎’‎
6.3

Mar 20

Premier Division
Drogheda United
2-2
71‎’‎
6.4

Mar 16

Premier Division
St. Patrick's Athletic
0-0
90‎’‎
7.6

Mar 13

Premier Division
Shelbourne
1-2
90‎’‎
7.3
2026

Season shot map

On target: 18%
  • 11Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.29xG
1 - 2
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultMiss
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Season performance
Minutes played: 729

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.29
xG on target (xGOT)
0.17
Non-penalty xG
0.29
Shots
11
Shots on target
2
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
2
Expected assists (xA)
1.35
Successful passes
324
Successful passes %
80.4%
Accurate long balls
29
Accurate long balls %
50.0%
Chances created
18
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
15
Successful crosses %
26.8%

Possession

Successful dribbles
10
Successful dribbles %
100.0%
Duels won
56
Duels won %
60.9%
Aerial duels won
14
Aerial duels won %
87.5%
Touches
594
Touches in opposition box
4
Dispossessed
10
Fouls won
7

Defending

Defensive contributions
51
Tackles
25
Interceptions
4
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
20
Recoveries
25
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
6
Clearances
20
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
12
xG against while on pitch
9.06

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
1

News

About

James McClean is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a left midfielder for Derry City, born on April 22, 1989, who is left-footed. Follow James McClean on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Premier Division season, James McClean has recorded 0 goals, 2 assists, 729 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.94, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card.

James McClean scores highly on Assists and Minutes compared to left midfielders in the Premier Division.

James McClean's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

James McClean's next match is on April 17, 2026 when Derry City face Shelbourne in the Premier Division.

Explore James McClean's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View James McClean's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

James McClean currently plays for Derry City alongside Brian Maher, Barry Cotter, Patrick McClean, Jamie Stott, Robert Slevin, Michael Duffy, Adam O'Reilly, Dipo Akinyemi, Darragh Markey, Gavin Whyte, Eddie Beach, Ben Doherty, James Clarke, Josh Thomas, Brandon Fleming, Carl Winchester, Kévin Santos, Conor Barr, Cameron Dummigan, Henry Rylah, Alex Bannon, Shea Callister, Liam Boyce, James Olayinka, Cole Smyth, Callum Downey, Ryan Long, and Ciaran Mullan. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

James McClean's career has also included time at Wrexham, Wigan Athletic, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, and Derry City.

On the international stage, James McClean has represented Ireland and Northern Ireland U21.

James McClean is from Ireland, and the national teams include Caoimhín Kelleher, Séamus Coleman, Ryan Manning, Dara O'Shea, Jake O'Brien, Jayson Molumby, Troy Parrott, Jason Knight, Johnny Kenny, Adam Idah, Finn Azaz, Robert Brady, Jimmy Dunne, Jack Taylor, Liam Scales, John Egan, Josh Keeley, Harvey Vale, Alan Browne, James Abankwah, Chiedozie Ogbene, Bosun Lawal, Sammie Szmodics, Nathan Collins, Mark Travers, Millenic Alli, Courtney Brosnan, Maria Reynolds, Chloe Mustaki, Caitlin Hayes, Aoife Mannion, Megan Connolly, Leanne Kiernan, Jessica Ziu, Amber Barrett, Denise O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Anna Patten, Aoibheann Clancy, Marissa Sheva, Lucy Quinn, Grace Moloney, Jamie Finn, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Saoirse Noonan, Emily Murphy, Tyler Toland, and Sophie Whitehouse. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, James McClean has won 1 title: League One (2021/2022) with Wigan Athletic.

James McClean has competed in Premier Division, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, League One, League Two, EURO Qualification qualification, UEFA Nations League B, World Cup UEFA qualification, Premier League, and EURO. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of James McClean, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow James McClean to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches69%Shot attempts69%Goals32%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won72%Defensive contributions90%

Career

Senior career

Derry City (Free transfer)Jan 2026 - now
11
0
108
8
85
13
111
12
112
5
86
10
70
11
76
18

Youth career

1
0

National team

103
11
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Wigan Athletic

England
1
League One(21/22)

News

About

James McClean is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a left midfielder for Derry City, born on April 22, 1989, who is left-footed. Follow James McClean on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Premier Division season, James McClean has recorded 0 goals, 2 assists, 729 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.94, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card.

James McClean scores highly on Assists and Minutes compared to left midfielders in the Premier Division.

James McClean's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

James McClean's next match is on April 17, 2026 when Derry City face Shelbourne in the Premier Division.

Explore James McClean's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View James McClean's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

James McClean currently plays for Derry City alongside Brian Maher, Barry Cotter, Patrick McClean, Jamie Stott, Robert Slevin, Michael Duffy, Adam O'Reilly, Dipo Akinyemi, Darragh Markey, Gavin Whyte, Eddie Beach, Ben Doherty, James Clarke, Josh Thomas, Brandon Fleming, Carl Winchester, Kévin Santos, Conor Barr, Cameron Dummigan, Henry Rylah, Alex Bannon, Shea Callister, Liam Boyce, James Olayinka, Cole Smyth, Callum Downey, Ryan Long, and Ciaran Mullan. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

James McClean's career has also included time at Wrexham, Wigan Athletic, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, and Derry City.

On the international stage, James McClean has represented Ireland and Northern Ireland U21.

James McClean is from Ireland, and the national teams include Caoimhín Kelleher, Séamus Coleman, Ryan Manning, Dara O'Shea, Jake O'Brien, Jayson Molumby, Troy Parrott, Jason Knight, Johnny Kenny, Adam Idah, Finn Azaz, Robert Brady, Jimmy Dunne, Jack Taylor, Liam Scales, John Egan, Josh Keeley, Harvey Vale, Alan Browne, James Abankwah, Chiedozie Ogbene, Bosun Lawal, Sammie Szmodics, Nathan Collins, Mark Travers, Millenic Alli, Courtney Brosnan, Maria Reynolds, Chloe Mustaki, Caitlin Hayes, Aoife Mannion, Megan Connolly, Leanne Kiernan, Jessica Ziu, Amber Barrett, Denise O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Anna Patten, Aoibheann Clancy, Marissa Sheva, Lucy Quinn, Grace Moloney, Jamie Finn, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Saoirse Noonan, Emily Murphy, Tyler Toland, and Sophie Whitehouse. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, James McClean has won 1 title: League One (2021/2022) with Wigan Athletic.

James McClean has competed in Premier Division, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, League One, League Two, EURO Qualification qualification, UEFA Nations League B, World Cup UEFA qualification, Premier League, and EURO. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of James McClean, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow James McClean to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.