Active in Premier League
Career
B
◀ 2023 Brighton from Liverpool
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2015 Liverpool from Manchester City
MC
2010 Manchester City from Aston Villa
AV
2008 Aston Villa from Newcastle
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2006 Newcastle from Aston Villa
AV
2005 Aston Villa from Newcastle
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2004 Newcastle from Leeds
L
2003 Leeds from Swindon Town
ST
2003 Swindon Town from Leeds
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
James Philip Milner is a solid ARCHITECT for Brighton. Evidence: 1.35 Key Passes/90.
Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (20% Goal Frequency) , above average SILVER TRAY (20% Assist Frequency)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (63/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Veteran Experience.
James Philip Milner Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 13%
Weight 26%
Experience 100%
vs Premier League
Height 10%
Weight 19%
Experience 100%
Traits
VETERAN DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 2
Shooting 50
Defense 28
Workrate 63
Passing 60
Key Strength 63 Workrate
Area to Watch 2 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for James Philip Milner this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Liverpool | 76' | 6.9 | - | - | 74 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sunderland 0-1 Brighton | 97' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 86' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Brighton | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton | 72' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | ' | - | - | - | 26 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Nice 0-0 Monaco | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Brighton 1-1 Everton | 1' | - | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Fulham 2-1 Brighton | 15' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth | ' | - | - | - | 60 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Elche 2-2 Sevilla | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Brighton | 13' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Brighton 2-0 Burnley | 11' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | West Ham 2-2 Brighton | 72' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Burnley vs Brighton | 45 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Tottenham vs Brighton | 47 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Brighton vs Chelsea | 74 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Brighton | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Brighton vs Wolves | 43 |
| May 17, 2026 | Leeds vs Brighton | 45 |
| May 24, 2026 | Brighton vs Manchester United | 44 |
James Milner is the Premier League's most decorated Bronze Impact player, a status underpinned by a staggering collection of 21 career trophies. From Champions League glory to multiple domestic titles with elite clubs, he brings an unmatched level of experience to the pitch, serving as a vital bridge between generations while building his body of work this season in a specialized role.
Having made 14 appearances across 334 minutes, his role is clearly defined by providing late-game stability and creative vision from the bench. The data confirms his value as a bronze-tier ARCHITECT, using his technical security to maintain control under pressure and find teammates in space. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell of form, a Workrate score of 66 proves his physical engine remains operational even in the twilight of his career. His emerging reliability band reflects a specialized usage pattern, where his Balance and tactical discipline are deployed to see out crucial results or shift the momentum of a match. Even with fewer starts, he remains a key figure during crunch matches for the squad.