James Trafford
| Date of birth | 10 October 2002 |
| Place of birth | Cockermouth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.97 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
James Trafford played for Carlisle United during his youth career.
He was selected on Manchester City's subs bench for the first time on 31 October 2020 in a Premier League game at Sheffield United.
James joined Burnley in July 2023 with a four-year contract.
He re-joined Manchester City in July 2025 with a five-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 01 Jul 2020 | 20 Jul 2023 | |
| Accrington Stanley | 01 Jul 2021 | 12 Jan 2022 | L |
| Bolton Wanderers | 13 Jan 2022 | 31 May 2022 | L |
| Bolton Wanderers | 15 Jun 2022 | 31 May 2023 | L |
| Burnley | 20 Jul 2023 | 29 Jul 2025 | |
| Manchester City | 29 Jul 2025 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Burnley | Premier League | 28 | 2 | 60 |
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| 2025-26 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 6 | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2025-26 | Manchester City | League Cup | 6 | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2025-26 | Manchester City | Premier League | 4 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 2025-26 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | England v Uruguay | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.