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JMJames McArthur

James McArthur

Retired (2023)
•Midfielder•
ScotlandScotland
6.5
Season Score
38
Oct 7, 1987
178 cm
Height
Card stats based on
2022/2023

Performance Overview

Season Performance 22/23
All Competitions
Matches
4
Goals
0
Assists
0
Goal Contributions
0
Mins/game
13
Avg Rating
6.53

rating

1.77-0.43(-6.2%)
Career statistics (474 matches)
Dec 8, 2018 — May 29, 2023
High
6.96
Low
6.53
Avg
1.77
G+A
60
Wins0
Draws0
Losses0
SeasonMatchesMinsGAG+AG/MRating
22/23
4510000.006.53
21/22
2315420330.006.96
20/21
1814750220.006.96
19/20
3831560330.006.86
18/19
4031653690.07-
17/18
3526147180.206.85
16/17
3020355380.17-
15/16
3021932240.07-
14/15
3730573250.08-
13/14
5338714150.08-
12/13
3924074260.10-
11/12
3218433140.09-
10/11
235230000.00-
09/10
3531501010.03-
08/09
3732812020.05-
15 seasons • 474 matches
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

84
Full match
51
Substituted off
22
From Bench

James McArthur — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2020/2021 · 6.96Premier League
Lowest-rated season
2017/2018 · 6.85Premier League
Rating trend
+0.1last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.15 G+A per 9032 goals + 25 assists across 17 league seasons (per-90 from 33389 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
17 (2008–2022)
Clubs with recorded appearances
4
Among position peers, computed
Rating percentile
40thrating 6.93 vs 141 rated peers
Goals rank
#101 of 1410 goals
G+A per 90 percentile
53rd0.19 per 90

Cohort: 141 Premier League midfielders, 2021/2022, min. 450 minutes. Computed by ranking the full league corpus, not taken from any feed.

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-26

Rival Clubs(50)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Manchester CityManchester City2151150130
Manchester UnitedManchester United2142151020
EvertonEverton2021081030
LiverpoolLiverpool1954102030
Leicester CityLeicester City177461340
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur163491010
Aston VillaAston Villa143470000
BurnleyBurnley145361010
AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth147430130
Swansea CitySwansea City112450020
West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion106312120
Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers102531020
SunderlandSunderland93061220
FulhamFulham82330010
Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers52211000
ReadingReading54101000
BlackpoolBlackpool52030010
Leeds UnitedLeeds United53110000
Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town54010010
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers43100000
1–20 of 50
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
-
—
Aug 7, 2023Transfer
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
-
Free Agent
Jul 1, 2023Transfer
Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Sep 1, 2014Transfer€9M
Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical
Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic
Jul 1, 2010Transfer€600K
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

1 title won

Championships

FA Cup
FA Cup
1x Winner(2012/2013)
1x

About James McArthur

Every direct contribution from James McArthur in the 2021/2022 Premier League was an assist — 3 assists across 21 games (1,443 minutes) — 0.19 goal involvements per 90. Per-match rating over that season: 6.93. Within 141 Premier League midfielders with at least 450 minutes in 2021/2022, he finished in the 40th percentile by match rating, and 101st of 141 for goals scored.

2020/2021 stands as his highest-rated season (6.96, Premier League), with 2017/2018 the weakest (6.85).

Split by competition, the league record covers 3 domestic leagues: Premier League (322 appearances, 23 goals), Premiership (72 appearances, 3 goals) and Championship (England) (48 appearances, 5 goals). In 11 of the 17 campaigns on record he played at least 25 league games. Across 2012/2013–2014/2015, the heaviest three-year block, he totalled 114 league appearances (38 a season).

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does James McArthur play?
James McArthur plays as a Midfielder.
How old is James McArthur?
James McArthur is 38 years old, born on October 7, 1987. He is from Scotland. At 38, he has already won 1 trophy in his professional career.
How tall is James McArthur?
James McArthur is 178 cm tall. He weighs 75 kg.
How many trophies has James McArthur won?
James McArthur has won 1 trophy throughout his career.
Where is James McArthur from?
James McArthur is from Scotland.