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JCJames Chester

James Chester

Retired (2025)
•Defender•
EnglandEngland
6.9
Season Score
37
Jan 23, 1989
177 cm
Height
17
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2024/2025

Performance Overview

Season Performance 24/25
All Competitions
7Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
26Mins/game
6.92Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

96
Full match
18
Substituted off
8
From Bench

Rival Clubs(95)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough167361010
Cardiff CityCardiff City166461010
Bristol CityBristol City166640030
Derby CountyDerby County137331030
Norwich CityNorwich City134181030
Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers136432010
BarnsleyBarnsley136340100
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest127320010
Ipswich TownIpswich Town126420010
Birmingham CityBirmingham City116410010
ReadingReading114341000
WatfordWatford115241010
Swansea CitySwansea City113350000
Leeds UnitedLeeds United113441010
Preston North EndPreston North End113531001
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers104330021
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace103340020
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion102710010
BrentfordBrentford103340010
FulhamFulham93150010
1–20 of 95

Rival National Teams(15)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
NetherlandsNetherlands20020000
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland21100000
BelgiumBelgium22000010
UruguayUruguay10010000
SwedenSweden10010000
China PRChina PR11000000
UkraineUkraine10010000
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina10010000
FranceFrance10010000
IsraelIsrael10100000
PortugalPortugal10010010
RussiaRussia11000000
SpainSpain10010000
PanamaPanama10100000
AndorraAndorra11000000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Salford City
Salford City
-
Retired
Feb 13, 2025Transfer
Barrow
Barrow
Salford City
Salford City
Jul 17, 2024Free Transfer
Derby County
Derby County
Barrow
Barrow
Sep 1, 2023Free Transfer
Stoke City
Stoke City
Derby County
Derby County
Jul 6, 2022Free Transfer
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Stoke City
Stoke City
Aug 10, 2020Free Transfer
Stoke City
Stoke City
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
May 31, 2020End of loan
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Stoke City
Stoke City
Jan 31, 2020Loan
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Aug 12, 2016Transfer€9M
Hull City
Hull City
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Jul 29, 2015Transfer€11M
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Hull City
Hull City
Jan 7, 2011Transfer€350K
Carlisle United
Carlisle United
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Jan 3, 2011End of loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Carlisle United
Carlisle United
Aug 3, 2010Loan
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Oct 13, 2009End of loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
Sep 18, 2009Loan
Peterborough United
Peterborough United
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Mar 2, 2009End of loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Peterborough United
Peterborough United
Feb 2, 2009Loan
Manchester United U18
Manchester United U18
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Jul 1, 2007Transfer
Manchester United Youth
Manchester United Youth
Manchester United U18
Manchester United U18
Jul 1, 2005Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

Premier League
Premier League
1x Winner(2008/2009)
1x
EFL Trophy
EFL Trophy
1x Winner(2010/2011)
1x

About James Chester

James Chester is a professional defender. Throughout his career, James Chester has scored 26 goals and provided 6 assists in 489 appearances across 10 clubs. James Chester brings experience and reliability to the backline with 489 professional appearances under his belt. Among the clubs he has represented — Salford City, Barrow, Derby County, Stoke City — James Chester was most prolific at Aston Villa, where he scored 12 goals in 126 appearances. Throughout his career, James Chester has won 2 trophies, including EFL Trophy, Premier League, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. James Chester stands 177 cm tall, weighs 75 kg.

Full Career Record — James Chester

James Chester's professional career spans from 2009 to 2025, a period of roughly 16 seasons over which he has amassed 489 appearances spread across 10 clubs. With 26 goals and 6 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 18/19 with Aston Villa, when he registered 5 goals and 0 assists in 28 matches, playing 2484 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (24/25) at Salford City, James Chester played 7 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.92.

Among the notable milestones of his career, James Chester has passed the 400-appearance milestone and has lifted 2 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Aston Villa2016/2017 - 2019/202012612111201———
Hull City2010/2011 - 2014/2015125619778———
Stoke City2019/2020 - 2021/202283035991——6.92
Derby County2022/202351214521——7.15
Barrow2023/202441203446——6.86
Carlisle United2010/201123401549———
West Bromwich Albion2015/20161900962———
Salford City2024/2025700180——6.92
Wales (national team)2014 - 2018600540———
Peterborough United2008/2009500450———
Total48026638078

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
24/25Salford City70—180106.92
23/24Barrow412—3446306.86
22/23Derby County70—561107.15
21/22Stoke City340—1879107.02
20/21Stoke City330—2878617.01
19/20Stoke City160—1234006.42
18/19Aston Villa285—248421—
17/18Aston Villa504—450050—
16/17Aston Villa463—405060—
15/16Wales (national team)60—54020—
15/16West Bromwich Albion190—96260—
14/15Hull City272—221751—
13/14Hull City292—186900—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does James Chester play?
James Chester plays as a Defender.
How old is James Chester?
James Chester is 37 years old, born on January 23, 1989. At 37, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is James Chester?
James Chester is 177 cm tall. He weighs 75 kg.
How many trophies has James Chester won?
James Chester has won 2 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level.