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James Chester

Centre-back, born 1989, 11 clubs, 3 loans, 2010s era

James Chester played for 11 clubs in his senior career, starting at Manchester United in 2007. His longest spell was at Hull City: 4 seasons, 2011–2015. He went out on loan 3 times, to Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle, Carlisle United. His last club was Salford City, where he played until 2025.

  1. Manchester United2007–09Manchester United, 2007–09
    Peterborough United2009loan from MUNPeterborough United, 2009, on loan from Manchester United
    Plymouth Argyle2009loan from MUNPlymouth Argyle, 2009, on loan from Manchester United
    Carlisle United2010–11loan from MUNCarlisle United, 2010–11, on loan from Manchester United
  2. Hull City2011–15Hull City, 2011–15
    West Bromwich Albion2015–16West Bromwich Albion, 2015–16
    Aston Villa2016–20Aston Villa, 2016–20
    Stoke City2020–22Stoke City, 2020–22
  3. Derby County2022–23Derby County, 2022–23
    Barrow2023–24Barrow, 2023–24
    Salford City2024–25Salford City, 2024–25

James Chester’s clubs

YearsClub
2007–2009Manchester United
2009Peterborough UnitedLoan from Manchester United
2009Plymouth ArgyleLoan from Manchester United
2010–2011Carlisle UnitedLoan from Manchester United
2011–2015Hull City
2015–2016West Bromwich Albion
2016–2020Aston Villa
2020–2022Stoke City
2022–2023Derby County
2023–2024Barrow
2024–2025Salford City

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What clubs did James Chester play for?
James Chester played for 11 clubs in his senior career: Manchester United, Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle, Carlisle United, Hull City, West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa, Stoke City, Derby County, Barrow and Salford City.
What was James Chester's last club?
James Chester's last club was Salford City (2024–2025).
What was James Chester's first club?
James Chester started his senior career at Manchester United in 2007.

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