James Trafford
James Harrington Trafford (born 10 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester City, as a goalkeeper. Early and personal life. Trafford grew up in Greysouthen in a farming family. He was a Chelsea fan. He attended Cockermouth School and St Bede's College. Club career. Trafford began his career with Cockermouth and Carlisle United, signing with Manchester City in August 2015 at the age of 12. He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in July 2021. He signed on loan for Bolton Wanderers on 13 January 2022, until the end of the 2021–22 season . He kept four clean sheets in his first four games, the first time a new Bolton goalkeeper had done so in Bolton's entire history. International career. Trafford played his first international match of his career for England U17 on 24 March 2018 against Croatia U17 in which he saved a penalty and kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw despite England being down to ten men. He made a further six appearances for the U17 including one appearance at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, then played twice for England U18, and once for England U19. On 6  September 2021, Trafford made his debut for the England U20s during a 6–1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park. Playing style. He spent his early career as an outfield player. References.