James McConnell (footballer, born 2004)

James William McConnell (born 13 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool[2]

James McConnell
Personal information
Full name James William McConnell[1]
Date of birth (2004-09-13) 13 September 2004
Place of birth Morpeth, England
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 53
Youth career
0000–2019 Sunderland
2019– Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Liverpool 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

McConnell joined Liverpool F.C. from Sunderland at U15 level. By the 2021-22 season he became a regular for the liverpool U18 side having first started playing for them as a 16 year-old.[3] He signed a professional contract shortly after his seventeenth birthday.[4] This was extended in October 2022 when he signed a long-term professional contract with the club.[5]

He was included in Liverpool’s 27-man squad to tour Singapore in July 2023.[6] He was singled out for praise from Jurgen Klopp for his efforts in Singapore,[7] as well as being praised by former players and journalists.[8][9] He was included in a Liverpool first team match day squad for the first time on 12 August 2023, named as a substitute in the Premier League against Chelsea.[10]

References
  1. "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. "James McConnell". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  3. Doyle, Ian (19 July 2023). "Who is James McConnell? Liverpool midfielder is no longer under the radar". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  4. Doyle, Ian (18 July 2023). "Jurgen Klopp assessing 18-year-old midfielder who has gone under Liverpool radar". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  5. Kelly, Andy (10 October 2022). "James McConnell signs new long-term LFC contract". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  6. Carroll, James (27 July 2023). "Liverpool name 27-man squad for pre-season trip to Singapore". Liverpoolfc.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  7. "Liverpool 'had problems and overcame them' in pre-season victory". BBC Sport. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. Rooney, Will (20 July 2023). "Charlie Adam raves about three Liverpool teenagers after friendly victory". News Yahoo. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  9. Pearce, James (3 August 2023). "Liverpool in Singapore:Attacking verve, defensive concerns, and Fabinho loss". The Athletic. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  10. "CHELSEA VS. LIVERPOOL". Soccerway. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.


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