James Trafford
Goalkeeper #1
Age 23 years
Nationality England
Market Value €30M
Career
MC
◀ 2025 Manchester City from Burnley
MC
2025 Manchester City from Burnley
MCU
2023 Manchester City U21 from Bolton
B
2022 Bolton from Manchester City
MC
2022 Manchester City from Bolton
B
2022 Bolton from Manchester City
AS
2021 Accrington ST from Manchester City
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
James Harrington Trafford is a above average SHOT STOPPER for Manchester City. Evidence: 73% Save %.
Also shows: above average BRICK WALL (33% Clean Sheet %)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (99/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Young Talent.
James Harrington Trafford Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Goalkeepers
Height 89%
Weight 37%
Experience 13%
vs Premier League
Height 98%
Weight 79%
Experience 32%
Traits
DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Shot-Stopping 42
Distribution 19
Command 48
Sweeping 99
Claiming 41
Key Strength 99 Sweeping
Area to Watch 19 Distribution
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for James Harrington Trafford this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid | ' | - | - | - | 100 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | West Ham 1-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City | ' | - | - | - | 77 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Manchester City 2-0 Galatasaray | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Manchester City 2-0 Wolves | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Brighton | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Manchester City vs Arsenal | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Everton vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Manchester City vs Brentford | 62 |
| May 17, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 24, 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track James Harrington Trafford's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €30.0M
Peak Value €30.0M (Q4'25)
€30.0M €15.0M €0
Q2'22 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q4'25
James Trafford is Manchester City’s Bronze squad_player, a highly decorated talent with a staggering 17 career trophies to his name at just 24 years old. Having returned to the Etihad in a major summer move, he is focused on building his body of work and proving he belongs at the pinnacle of the English game within one of the world's most demanding environments.
Although he is currently searching for rhythm after a handful of appearances, the data identifies Trafford as a natural SHOT STOPPER with elite reflexes. Across his first 270 minutes of action, he has maintained a save percentage of 73%, proving he can be a reliable presence between the sticks when called upon. His Intensity rating of 97 is his standout dimension, illustrating a goalkeeper who remains hyper-engaged and proactive throughout the full duration of a match. While his recent form suggests he is going through a quiet spell, his high skill floor provides a reliable foundation for the coaching staff to utilize during a congested fixture list.
As his market value climbs toward the €30M mark, Trafford’s status as a homegrown asset with immense experience makes him a vital component of the squad. His upward valuation trend reflects his growing importance as the club navigates another intense title race.