James Milner

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 • #20Center Midfielder
Nationality

England

Preferred Foot

Right

Birthdate

Jan 4, 1986

Age

40

Height

5'9"

Weight

154 lb

Primary Position

CM

Secondary Position

--

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Ranking

422ndout of 577
Overall Grade59.4500th/577
Impact score4.7320th/577
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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
105th/137 MID
59.4
Passing
56th/137 MID
69.2
Fifty Fifty Duel
49th/127 MID
70.2
Shooting
71st/117 MID
63.1
Tackling
84th/130 MID
61.3
Ball Carrying
106th/124 MID
56.2

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

19
Appearances
850
Minutes
1
Goals
1
Assists
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News

May 9, 2026

Back on bench

Milner (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Wolves.

Analysis: Milner returned to contention after missing four consecutive fixtures without any clarity on the nature of the issue, with coach Fabian Hurzeler confirming his availability ahead of the weekend fixture. The midfielder's presence gives the coach more options in the middle of the park, with Yasin Ayari expected to retain his starting role after covering during Milner's absence. His return to the starting lineup is expected to follow in the coming fixtures as Brighton push through the final stretch of the season.

May 8, 2026

Option for Wolves clash

Milner (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolves, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Analysis: Milner had missed four consecutive fixtures without any clarity on the nature of the issue, making his return to contention a welcome development for Brighton heading into the final fixtures of the season. Yasin Ayari had been covering in the middle of the park during his absence, but Milner's availability gives manager Hurzeler more midfield options for the weekend.

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