James Robert Scanlon (born 28 September 2006) is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester United and the Gibraltar national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Robert Scanlon | ||
Date of birth | 28 September 2006 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
Number | 63 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2021 | Derby County | ||
2021– | Manchester United | ||
International career‡ | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022 | Gibraltar U17 | 4 | (3) |
2023– | Gibraltar U21 | 4 | (0) |
2024– | Gibraltar | 4 | (0) |
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2024 |
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
editScanlon 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]
International career
editScanlon was born in the Midlands, England to an English father and Gibraltarian mother,[8] making him eligible to represent England and Gibraltar. He is also eligible to represent Spain through his maternal grandmother. 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.[9] The next year he made his under-21 debut in a 2–0 defeat to Georgia in Kutaisi, on 6 September 2023.[10] 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 an 74th minute substitute for Liam Walker in a 0–1 loss against Lithuania.[1]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 26 September 2023[11]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Manchester United U21 | 2023–24[12] | — | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Total | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
- ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy
International
edit- As of 6 June 2024
Gibraltar | ||
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Year | Apps | Goals |
2024 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 4 | 0 |
Personal life
editScanlon's mother Gabriella (née Falero) is a former athlete who jointly holds the Gibraltarian record for the women's 4 × 100 m relay.[13] His younger brother, Luca, is also in the youth system at Manchester United, and has represented Gibraltar at youth level.
References
edit- ^ a b "Gibraltar v. Lithuania". Sky Sports.
- ^ Derby County: A normal football club with normal problems once more The Athletic. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ Young Gibraltar footballer progresses in UK Gibraltar Panorama. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ United Academy announces first-year scholars ManUtd.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gibraltar international signs deal with Manchester United after stunning season Manchester Evening News. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Revealed: United's travelling squad for Tour Manchester United FC. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "The rise of James Scanlon". The Top Flight. 28 March 2024.
- ^ Spielbericht: Gibraltar U17 vs Liechtenstein U17 LFV. 25 August 2022.
- ^ Georgia 2–0 Gibraltar | Under-21 UEFA.com. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ James Scanlon at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Games played by James Scanlon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ The Manchester United 17-year-old playing internationals for Gibraltar The Athletic. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.