James Lee Carragher (born 11 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Wigan Athletic.

Early and personal life

James Lee Carragher was born on 11 November 2002 in Liverpool, Merseyside. He is the son of the former footballer Jamie Carragher.

James Carragher (footballer, born 2002)

Career

Carragher began playing football with Liverpool as an under-8 in 2011. He joined the youth academy of Wigan Athletic in 2017. Carragher captained Wigan's under-18s as they won the U18 Professional Development League in the 2020–21 season. He signed his first professional contract with Wigan on 4 August 2021. He made his debut with Wigan Athletic in a 1–1 (7–8) EFL Cup penalty shoot-out win over Hull City on 10 August 2021.

James Carragher (footballer, born 2002)

Carragher joined National League club Oldham Athletic on 16 September 2022 on loan until 1 January 2023. He signed and new two-year contract with Wigan on 27 April 2023.

James Carragher (footballer, born 2002)

Career statistics

References

External links

Profile at the Wigan Athletic F.C. website

2002 births

Living people

Footballers from Liverpool

English men's footballers

Men's association football defenders

Liverpool F.C. players

Wigan Athletic F.C. players

Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players

National League (English football) players