🔥 Trending Who is James Trafford? Manchester City Goalkeeper Linked with £40m Leeds United

James Trafford is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team ¹⁴. Born on October 10, 2002, in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, his full name is James Harrington Trafford ¹⁴.

Key Information

• Date of Birth: October 10, 2002 ²⁴
• Place of Birth: Greysouthen (near Cockermouth), England ²⁴
• Nationality: English ²
• Current Club: Manchester City ¹²
• Position: Goalkeeper ¹²
• Market Value: €25.00 million (as of 2025) ²⁶

Career Highlights and Current Status

Trafford has been with Manchester City since 2025 ². He is also a part of the England national team, with England Football featuring him in training sessions at St. George's Park ¹³.

In recent news, there has been speculation surrounding Trafford's future. He emerged as a potential transfer target for Newcastle United in May 2024, with speculation intensifying in the year since. Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, is reportedly seeking a goalkeeper who is more proficient in possession than Nick Pope, and Trafford is considered a strong candidate for this role ⁷. Manchester City has also been in the news regarding their goalkeeping situation, with mentions of Trafford alongside Gianluigi Donnarumma in transfer discussions ⁵.