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Matty James

Midfielder, born 1991, 7 clubs, 3 loans, 2020s era

Matty James played for 7 clubs in his senior career, which is still going, starting at Manchester United in 2009. His longest spell was at Leicester City: 5 seasons, 2012–2017. He went out on loan 3 times, to Preston North End, Barnsley, Coventry City. He returned to Manchester United after time away. He is currently at Wrexham.

  1. Manchester United2009–10Manchester United, 2009–10
    Preston North End2010–11loan from MUNPreston North End, 2010–11, on loan from Manchester United
    Manchester United2011–12backManchester United, 2011–12, back after loan
    Leicester City2012–17Leicester City, 2012–17
  2. Barnsley2017–21loan from LEIBarnsley, 2017–21, on loan from Leicester City
    Coventry City2021loan from LEICoventry City, 2021, on loan from Leicester City
    Bristol City2021–24Bristol City, 2021–24
    Wrexham2024–Wrexham, 2024–

Matty James’s clubs

YearsClub
2009–2010Manchester United
2010–2011Preston North EndLoan from Manchester United
2011–2012Manchester UnitedReturned
2012–2017Leicester City
2017–2021BarnsleyLoan from Leicester City
2021Coventry CityLoan from Leicester City
2021–2024Bristol City
2024–presentWrexham

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What clubs did Matty James play for?
Matty James played for 7 clubs in his senior career: Manchester United, Preston North End, Leicester City, Barnsley, Coventry City, Bristol City and Wrexham.
What is Matty James's current club?
Matty James is at Wrexham, where he has played since 2024.
What was Matty James's first club?
Matty James started his senior career at Manchester United in 2009.

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