James Weir

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James Weir is a midfielder currently playing in Manchester United’s Under-21 team.

James Weir
Full Name James Michael Weir
Date of Birth 4 August 1995
Age 29 years
Place of Birth Preston, England
Position Centre midfield
Nationality English
Current club Manchester United
Previous club/s Preston North End

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Youth career

James joined Manchester United from Preston North End aged 13. He's an energetic, disciplined central midfielder who's capable of covering at right back, as a winger or even as a striker. Having only been a bit-part Academy player in 2011/12 he had an excellent 2012/13 season proving to be a key player in the Under-18 side.

In 2013/14 James has found opportunities in the Under-21 side hard to come by and has been used mainly as a substitute. He scored crucial goals at home to Norwich City and away to Reading having come on to replace James Wilson in both games.

Following a strong finish to the 2014/15 season, James became an increasingly influential player in the Under-21 side and captained the team on occasions at the start of the 2015/16 season. In January 2016 James was an unused substitute for the first team away to Newcastle United.

International

James has represented England at Under-18 and Under-19 levels.

Career statistics

Club Season Under-19 Under-21 Total
Starts Subs Goals Assists Starts Subs Goals Assists Starts Subs Goals Assists
Manchester United 2013-14 4 1 0 0 3 7 3 1 7 8 3 1
2014-15 11 10 2 4 11 10 2 4
2015-16 12 0 4 1 12 0 4 1
Career total 4 1 0 0 26 18 9 6 30 18 9 6

Career honours

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