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James Scanlon (footballer)

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James Scanlon
Personal information
Full name James Robert Scanlon
Date of birth (2006-09-28) 28 September 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth England
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, Winger
Team information
Current team
 Manchester United
Number 63
Youth career
0000–2021 Derby County
2021– Manchester United
International career‡
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Gibraltar U17 4 (3)
2023– Gibraltar U21 4 (0)
2024– Gibraltar 8 (1)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 October 2024

James Robert Scanlon (born 28 September 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester United and the Gibraltar national team.

A product of Derby County and Manchester United academies, Scanlon became the first Manchester United player to represent Gibraltar while at the club.[1]

Club career

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Scanlon began playing youth football at Derby County before joining Manchester United in February 2021 amidst growing financial uncertainty at Pride Park.[2] After breaking into the under-18 team towards the end of the 2022–23 season,[3] he became a first-year scholar with the Red Devils in July 2023.[4] During the 2023–24 season he participated in the Red Devils' 2023–24 UEFA Youth League campaign while also making appearances for the under-21 side and training with the first team under Erik ten Hag.[5] He signed his first professional deal on 23 May 2024,[6] subsequently travelling with the first team on their pre-season tour of the United States.[7] In August, he won the Best Forward award at that year's Otten Cup youth tournament.[8]

International career

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Scanlon was born in the Midlands, England to an English father and Gibraltarian mother,[9] making him eligible to represent England and Gibraltar. He first represented Gibraltar at under-17 level, scoring a brace on his debut as Gibraltar recorded a shock 8–2 win over Liechtenstein on 25 August 2022.[10] The next year he made his under-21 debut in a 2–0 defeat to Georgia in Kutaisi, on 6 September 2023.[11] On 15 March 2024, he was called up to a revamped senior team by head coach Julio César Ribas for their UEFA Nations League play-out against Lithuania.

On 21 March 2024, Scanlon made his senior debut as a 74th minute substitute for Liam Walker in a 0–1 loss against Lithuania.[1] On 8 September 2024, Scanlon scored his first goal for his country, as Gibraltar drew 2–2 with Liechtenstein in their opening match of the 2024-25 Nations League.[12] The goal made him the country's youngest goalscorer at 17 years 346 days, breaking the record previously set by Tjay De Barr.[13]

Personal life

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Scanlon's mother Gabriella (née Falero) is a former athlete who jointly holds the Gibraltarian record for the women's 4 × 100 m relay.[14] His younger brother, Luca, is also in the youth system at Manchester United, and has represented Gibraltar at youth level.

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 September 2023[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United U21 2023–24[16] — — — — — 1[a] 0 1 0
Total — — — — 1 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
  1. ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

International

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As of 13 October 2024
Gibraltar
Year Apps Goals
2024 8 1
Total 8 1

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 8 September 2024 Europa Point Stadium, Europa Point, Gibraltar  Liechtenstein 2–1 2–2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gibraltar v. Lithuania". Sky Sports.
  2. ^ Derby County: A normal football club with normal problems once more The Athletic. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. ^ Young Gibraltar footballer progresses in UK Gibraltar Panorama. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. ^ United Academy announces first-year scholars ManUtd.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ^ Manchester United promote three youngsters to first-team training on eve of Galatasaray game The People's Person. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. ^ Gibraltar international signs deal with Manchester United after stunning season Manchester Evening News. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  7. ^ Revealed: United's travelling squad for Tour Manchester United FC. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  8. ^ PSV highlight Man Utd wonderkid as ‘best striker’ after impressing in youth tournament United In Focus. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  9. ^ "The rise of James Scanlon". The Top Flight. 28 March 2024.
  10. ^ Spielbericht: Gibraltar U17 vs Liechtenstein U17 LFV. 25 August 2022.
  11. ^ Georgia 2–0 Gibraltar | Under-21 UEFA.com. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Gibraltar draws 2-2 against Liechtenstein in rollercoaster match". gbc.gi. Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. 8 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  13. ^ International Round-Up: Bruno Fernandes and James Scanlon score Manchester United. 9 September 2024. Retrievedd 9 September 2024.
  14. ^ The Manchester United 17-year-old playing internationals for Gibraltar The Athletic. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  15. ^ James Scanlon at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  16. ^ "Games played by James Scanlon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
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