James Brown (footballer, born January 1998) explained

James Brown
Fullname:James Dominic Brown[1]
Birth Date:12 January 1998
Birth Place:Dover, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Raith Rovers
(on loan from St Johnstone)
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Millwall
Years1:2016–2021
Clubs1:Millwall
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Carlisle United (loan)
Caps2:27
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Livingston (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2021
Clubs5:St Johnstone (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–
Clubs6:St Johnstone
Caps6:59
Goals6:1
Years7:2024 -
Clubs7:Raith Rovers (loan)
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Malta
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:10:00, 16 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:17:58, 27 March 2023 (UTC)

James Dominic Brown (born 12 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Raith Rovers, on loan from St Johnstone. Born in England, he plays for the Malta national team.

Club career

Millwall

Brown started his career in the youth team at Millwall and signed his first professional contract in April 2016.[2] He made his professional debut in October 2016, in a 2–1 EFL Trophy victory over Gillingham.[3]

In August 2017, Brown joined Carlisle United on loan. He made his debut for the club four days later on 29 August 2017, in an EFL Trophy match.[4] He made his Football League debut for the club on 12 September in a match against Coventry City.[5]

On 2 August 2018, Brown joined newly promoted Scottish Premiership side Livingston on a six-month loan deal.[6]

St Johnstone

On 4 January 2021, Brown joined Scottish club St Johnstone on loan until the end of the season, following the recall of Millwall teammate Danny McNamara.[7] Brown enjoyed success with the Saints in his brief loan spell, winning both the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup with the side.

In July 2021, Brown signed a two-year deal with St Johnstone.[8]

He moved on loan to Raith Rovers in February 2024.[9]

International career

Brown was born in England, and is of Maltese descent through a grandfather.[10] He was first called up to the Malta national team in October 2021. He was again called up in May 2022 and made his debut on 1 June in a 1–0 defeat against Venezuela.[11]

Personal life

Brown was born in Dover, Kent and attended Dover Grammar School for Boys in the town.[12] He is of Maltese descent.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall2016–17League One0000001[14] 010
2017–18EFL Championship0000000000
2018–19EFL Championship0000000000
2019–20EFL Championship1020000030
2020–21EFL Championship0000000000
Total102000001040
Carlisle United (loan)2017–18League Two270500020340
Livingston (loan)2018–19Scottish Premiership10000010
Lincoln City (loan)2019–20EFL League One0000000000
St Johnstone (loan)2020–21Scottish Premiership50200070
St Johnstone2021–22Scottish Premiership0000001[15] 010
Career total34090001030470

Honours

St Johnstone

2020–21[16]

2020–21[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of players under written contract registered between 01/06/2016 and 30/06/2016 . The Football Association . PDF . 2 . 18 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Millwall offer pro deals to five youngsters. Millwall F.C. . 7 April 2016. 18 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Report:Millwall 2–1 Gillingham. Millwall F.C. . 4 October 2016. 18 May 2017.
  4. Web site: MATCH REPORT: Morecambe 0 – 2 United. 29 August 2017. 1 September 2017. Carlisle United.
  5. Web site: Coventry City 2–0 Carlisle United . 12 September 2017. 12 September 2017. BBC Sport.
  6. Web site: New Lion swaps prides . 2 August 2018. 2 August 2018. Livingston FC.
  7. Web site: James Brown Arrives in Perth.
  8. Web site: Fleming. Keiran. 1 July 2021. Brown Signs Two Year Contract. 1 July 2021. perthstjohnstone.co.uk.
  9. Web site: James Brown Signs . Raith Rovers FC . 9 February 2024 . 12 February 2024.
  10. Web site: St Johnstone star lands shock international call-up – for Malta. Alan. Temple.
  11. Web site: Malta vs. Venezuela – Football Match Summary – June 1, 2022 – ESPN. ESPN.com.
  12. Web site: Congrats to former DGSB star @James_Brownn_ on his 2nd half appearance for Millwall v Bromley today #welldeserved. Twitter. 18 May 2017.
  13. News: David Wotherspoon: Covid-19 isolation rules scupper St Johnstone midfielder's Azteca Stadium dream appearance for Canada . Eric . Nicolson . The Courier . 4 October 2021 . 4 October 2021.
  14. Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  15. Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
  16. Web site: Lindsay. Clive. 22 May 2021. Perth side complete domestic cup double. 22 May 2021. BBC.
  17. Web site: St Johnstone beat Livingston to clinch their first League Cup. BBC. 28 February 2021. 28 February 2021.