James Milner

James Milner
MBE

Milner playing for Liverpool in 2022
Personal information
Full name	James Philip Milner
Date of birth	(1986-01-04) 4 January 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Leeds, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Brighton & Hove Albion
Number	6
Youth career
1996–2002	Leeds United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2002–2004	Leeds United	48	(5)
2003	→ Swindon Town (loan)	6	(2)
2004–2008	Newcastle United	94	(6)
2005–2006	→ Aston Villa (loan)	27	(1)
2008–2010	Aston Villa	73	(11)
2010–2015	Manchester City	147	(13)
2015–2023	Liverpool	230	(19)
2023–	Brighton & Hove Albion	15	(0)
International career
2001–2002	England U16[2]	6	(1)
2002–2003	England U17[3]	11	(5)
2004	England U19[4]	1	(1)
2003–2005	England U20[5]	6	(0)
2004–2009	England U21[6]	46	(8)
2009–2016	England	61	(1)
Medal record Men's football Representing  England UEFA European Under-21 Championship Runner-up 2009
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:17, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

James Philip Milner MBE (born 4 January 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. A versatile player, Milner has played in multiple positions, including on the wing, in midfield and at full back.^[7]

Milner's talent in football, cricket, and long-distance running was recognised early. He represented Horsforth School in these sports and played football for amateur teams from Rawdon and Horsforth. He supported Leeds United from childhood, joining the Leeds Youth Academy in 1996. He made his debut for the first team in 2002 aged 16 and gained prominence as the youngest player to score in the Premier League, and later spent time on loan at Swindon Town to gain further first-team experience. After Leeds United were relegated at the end of the 2003–04 season, Milner was sold to Newcastle United.

Milner went on to make over 100 appearances for Newcastle United, winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2006, and spent a year on loan at Aston Villa, before signing for Aston Villa permanently in 2008. After winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2010, Milner was signed by Manchester City, and went on to win two Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, one League Cup and one FA Community Shield. Milner signed for Liverpool in 2015 on a free transfer, and was appointed vice-captain. He went on to win the UEFA Champions League in 2019, as well as his third Premier League title, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup, and another FA Cup and EFL Cup title.

Milner made a record 46 appearances for the England national under-21 football team, playing at the 2007 and 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championships, finishing as runner-up in the latter. He won 61 caps for the full national team, scoring once against Moldova. He was selected for the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup squads, as well as the 2012 and 2016 UEFA European Championships.