Manchester City· Premier LeagueTrafford has won the English Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups with Manchester City, as well as the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England. He also won the FA Youth Cup with Manchester City's U18 team.
James Trafford is an English goalkeeper who began his career at Manchester City, where he progressed through the youth academy. He has gained experience on loan at clubs like Bolton Wanderers and Burnley, helping the latter win the Championship title in 2022-23. Trafford has also represented England at youth levels, winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2023.
Trafford is a modern goalkeeper known for his excellent shot-stopping ability and composure under pressure. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet, allowing him to play out from the back effectively. His height and agility make him a commanding presence in the penalty area, though he is still developing consistency in decision-making.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Nations League B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Championship | 45 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4050 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 720 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2520 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League One Play-Offs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 22/23 | EFL Trophy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 22/23 | League One | 45 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4050 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 226 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | U20 Elite League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 440 |
| 21/22 | EFL Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | League One | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1980 |
| 21/22 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | UEFA Under-21 Euro | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 540 |
| 2019 | UEFA Under-17 Euro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 20/21 | Premier League 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 950 |
| 20/21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Premier League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | U18 Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 518 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 |
| 19/20 | FA Youth Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Youth League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| 18/19 | U18 Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 18/19 | FA Youth Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result | Competition | Min | G | A | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | England | ✈ | 0:1 | International Friendlies | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-31 | Japan | 🏠 | 0:1 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-27 | Uruguay | 🏠 | 1:1 | International Friendlies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-16 | England | ✈ | 0:2 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-13 | Serbia | 🏠 | 2:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-14 | England | ✈ | 0:5 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-09 | Wales | 🏠 | 3:0 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | England | ✈ | 0:5 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-06 | Andorra | 🏠 | 2:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | Senegal | 🏠 | 1:3 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-07 | England | ✈ | 0:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-03-24 | Latvia | 🏠 | 3:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-03-21 | Albania | 🏠 | 2:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-17 | Republic of Ireland | 🏠 | 5:0 | UEFA Nations League B | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-14 | England | ✈ | 0:3 | UEFA Nations League B | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-07 | Iceland | 🏠 | 0:1 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-03 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 🏠 | 3:0 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-03-26 | Belgium | 🏠 | 2:2 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |