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.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2025 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2025 | Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Huddersfield Town v Manchester City | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Swansea City v Manchester City | W | 1-3 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Manchester City v Bayer Leverkusen | L | 0-2 | UEFA Champions League | League phase |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Manchester City v Brentford | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Manchester City v Exeter City | W | 10-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | W | 0-2 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Manchester City v Newcastle United | W | 3-1 | League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Manchester City v Salford City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 07 Mar 2026 | Newcastle United v Manchester City | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Arsenal v Manchester City | W | 0-2 | League Cup | Final |
| 04 Apr 2026 | Manchester City v Liverpool | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Manchester City v Southampton | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 16 May 2026 | Chelsea v Manchester City | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | Final |
| 24 May 2026 | Manchester City v Aston Villa | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for 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.