James Joseph McClean
Republic of Ireland | Midfielder | Derry City
James Joseph McClean, 37, is a footballer from Republic of Ireland playing as Midfielder for Derry City. McClean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. In the 2026/27 Premier Division season McClean has 16 appearances with 0 goals and 4 assists in 1,041 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. McClean is ranked 9th in the Premier Division Top Assists list for 2026/27.
Profile
- Full name
- James Joseph McClean
- Age
- 37
- Born
- 22 April 1989 | Derry | Northern Ireland
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Height
- 180
- Weight
- 70
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 16
- Current club
- Derry City
League Rankings
- Premier Division 2026/27 | Top Assists | Position 9 | 4 assists Visit the Premier Division hub
- Premier Division 2026/27 | Red Cards | Position 11 | 0 red cards Visit the Premier Division hub
- League Cup 2025/26 | Top Assists | Position 18 | 2 assists Visit the League Cup hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Derry City | Premier Division | 16 | 0 | 4 | — | 4 | 0 | 6.82 |
| 25/26 | Wrexham | Championship | 16 | 0 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.79 |
| 25/26 | Wrexham | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| 25/26 | Wrexham | League Cup | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.60 |
| 2024 | Rep. Of Ireland | Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Rep. Of Ireland | Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Rep. Of Ireland | Euro Championship - Qualification | 5 | 0 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 7.36 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- League One 1× 2021/2022 England
Runner-up finishes
- Community Shield 1× | 2013 | England
- League One 1× | 2024/2025 | England
- League Two 1× | 2023/2024 | England
Clubs | 7
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Derry City
Jan 2026 – present
Free agent
-
Wrexham
Aug 2023 – Jan 2026
-
Wigan
Aug 2021 – Aug 2023
Free
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Stoke City
Jul 2018 – Aug 2021
€ 5.6M
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West Brom
Jul 2015 – Jul 2018
€ 2.1M
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Wigan
Aug 2013 – Jul 2015
€ 2.3M
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Sunderland
Aug 2011 – Aug 2013
€ 400K
Injury and Suspension History
- Illness : 11 September 2017 to 15 September 2017
- Knock : 2 April 2017 to 4 April 2017
- Ankle/Foot Injury : 23 October 2016 to 28 October 2016
- Illness : 7 March 2013 to 16 March 2013
- Ankle/Foot Injury : 6 February 2013 to 22 February 2013
Current Status
| Reason | Date |
|---|---|
| Suspended | 29 December 2025 |
| Suspended | 26 December 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does James Joseph McClean play?
James Joseph McClean plays as Midfielder.
Which team does James Joseph McClean play for?
James Joseph McClean plays for Derry City in the Premier Division.
How many goals has James Joseph McClean scored this season?
James Joseph McClean has scored 0 goals in 16 appearances in the Premier Division 2026/27 season.
How old is James Joseph McClean?
James Joseph McClean is 36 years old and comes from Republic of Ireland.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 10:39 UTC