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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mental
Handles pressure reasonably well given his age and profile. (conf 0.55)
Still developing consistency in claiming crosses versus staying on his line. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No significant injury history of note through his career so far. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Young England international with a long runway to develop as a starter. (conf 0.55)
Rising English keeper known domestically after a big-money Man City move. (conf 0.55)
Goalkeeper
Reliable handling with few high-profile errors in recent seasons. (conf 0.55)
Still refining when to claim crosses versus holding his line. (conf 0.5)
Confident, vocal presence for his age after captaining at Burnley. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable playing out from the back within City's passing structure. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
James Trafford is a young English goalkeeper known for his composure with the ball at his feet and comfort operating in possession-based systems, traits that made him a target for Manchester City. He rose through Manchester City's academy before a loan spell and then a permanent move to Burnley, where he impressed as a starter and earned England recognition, prompting City to re-sign him. At City he is competing for the number one jersey in a squad built around Pep Guardiola's demanding goalkeeping requirements. His long-term trajectory points toward becoming a full England international if he secures regular first-team football.
Came through Manchester City's academy before moving to Burnley, where he helped them win promotion to the Premier League.
Earned senior England international recognition as a young goalkeeper.
Returned to Manchester City in a transfer after his development spell at Burnley.