James Carragher (footballer, born 2002) explained

James Carragher
Full Name:James Lee Carragher
Birth Date:11 November 2002
Birth Place:Liverpool, England
Height:1.92m (06.3feet)
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Wigan Athletic
Clubnumber:23
Youthyears1:2011–2017
Youthclubs1:Liverpool
Youthyears2:2017–2021
Youthclubs2:Wigan Athletic
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Wigan Athletic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Oldham Athletic (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Club-Update:09:08, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

James Lee Carragher (born 11 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Wigan Athletic.

Early and personal life

James Lee Carragher was born on 11 November 2002 in Liverpool, Merseyside. He is the son of the former footballer Jamie Carragher.[1]

Career

Wigan Athletic

After Carragher began playing football with Liverpool as an under-8 in 2011,[2] he joined the youth academy of Wigan Athletic in 2017.[3] Carragher captained Wigan's under-18s as they won the U18 Professional Development League in the 2020–21 season. He signed his first professional contract with Wigan on 4 August 2021.[4] He made his debut with Wigan Athletic in a 1–1 (7–8) EFL Cup penalty shoot-out win over Hull City on 10 August 2021.[5] He signed a new two-year contract with Wigan on 27 April 2023.[6]

Oldham Athletic loan

Carragher joined National League club Oldham Athletic on 16 September 2022 on loan until 1 January 2023.[7] He made 6 appearances in all competitions during his loan spell.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle loan

On 10 January 2024, Carragher joined Scottish Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan until the end of the season.[8] He made his debut two days later in a 1–0 loss at home to Dundee United.[9] He made a total of 20 appearances in all competitions as the club were relegated via the play-offs.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wigan Athletic2021–22League One0000103040
2022–23Championship00100010
2023–24League One0000001010
Total0000204060
Oldham Athletic (loan)2022–23[10] National League50100060
Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)2023–24Scottish Championship1402040200
Career total190302080320

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was at Hull City's Carabao Cup tie . Barry . Cooper . 10 August 2021 . HullLive.
  2. Web site: Carragher happy to see son James sign for Wigan . Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics . 5 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Photo: Liverpool Legend Jamie Carragher's Son Signs Contract With Championship Side . Sports Illustrated.
  4. Web site: James Carragher signs first professional contract with Wigan Athletic . Wigan Athletic F.C..
  5. Web site: Hull City vs. Wigan Athletic – 10 August 2021 . Soccerway . Perform Group.
  6. Web site: James Carragher extends Wigan Athletic contract . Wigan Athletic F.C. . 27 April 2023 . 26 June 2023.
  7. Web site: Youngster Carragher Joins On Loan . Oldham Athletic A.F.C. . 16 September 2022 . 26 October 2022.
  8. Web site: James Carragher signs for ICTFC on loan. ICTFC. Media. 10 January 2024.
  9. Web site: James Carragher encouraged by Caley Thistle prospects after debut against Dundee United. Andy. Skinner. 15 January 2024.
  10. Web site: J. Carragher: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 26 June 2023.