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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Ireland international
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James McCarthy profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Ireland
- Date of birth
- 12 Nov 1990 (35 years)
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. McCarthy
James McCarthy recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada vs Ireland
|
International Friendly | 05 Jun 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Ireland vs Qatar
|
International Friendly | 28 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Grenada
|
International Friendly | 16 May 2026 | 5 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs North Macedonia
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Czechia vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Kosovo vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Israel vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ireland vs Austria
|
UEFA Nations League | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ireland vs Israel
|
UEFA Nations League | 04 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Austria vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 14 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Ireland national team
About James McCarthy
James McCarthy is a 35-year-old Ireland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 12 November 1990 in Ireland, James McCarthy has been eligible for senior professional football since 2007. James McCarthy stands 180 cm tall and weighs 72 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Ireland national team fixtures are played, James McCarthy's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Kosovo vs Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Canada 1-1 Ireland in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this James McCarthy hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about James McCarthy
What team does James McCarthy play for?
James McCarthy's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does James McCarthy play?
James McCarthy plays as a midfielder.
How old is James McCarthy?
James McCarthy was born on 12 November 1990, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is James McCarthy?
James McCarthy represents Ireland.
How tall is James McCarthy?
James McCarthy stands 180 cm tall and weighs 72 kg.
Is James McCarthy left-footed or right-footed?
James McCarthy's preferred foot is right.
Does James McCarthy play for the national team?
James McCarthy is eligible for Ireland. Their next match is Kosovo vs Ireland on Thursday 24 September 2026 UTC.
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National team
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