James Brown
Defender - Right-Back
at Kilmarnock FC
at Kilmarnock FC
267 days · joined 2025-08-30
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€200k
Right-Back Defender
Career snapshot
10
clubs played for
2016
debut season
0.03
goals / match
Drogheda United FC
top club · 83 apps
Career highs
€200k
peak value · 2023
—
top transfer fee
2
best season · 23/24
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1998-06-04 · 6 players total
246Appearances
7Goals
25Assists
43Yellow cards
1Red cards
111Full matches (90′)
| Full name | James Brown |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1998-06-04 (27 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Citizenship |  Ireland |
| Position | Defender - Right-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Current club | Kilmarnock FC |
| Joined | 2025-08-30 |
| Contract expires | 2025-12-31 |
Aug 2025
Transfer: Ross County → Kilmarnock FC
25/26 · Transfer
Jul 2025
25/26 — Kilmarnock FC B, Kilmarnock FC
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2024
24/25 — Ross County FC
33 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2023
Transfer: Blackburn → Ross County
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
23/24 — Ross County FC
40 matches · 2 G · 3 A · across 5 competitions
May 2023
Transfer: Doncaster → Blackburn
22/23 · Return from loan
Jan 2023
Transfer: Blackburn → Doncaster
22/23 · Loan
Jan 2023
Transfer: Stockport → Blackburn
22/23 · Return from loan
Jul 2022
Transfer: Blackburn → Stockport
22/23 · Loan
Jul 2022
22/23 — Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, Blackburn Rovers U21
40 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 5 competitions
Jan 2022
Transfer: Drogheda United → Blackburn
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
2021 — Drogheda United FC
35 matches · 1 G · 6 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2021
21/22 — Blackburn Rovers, Blackburn Rovers U23
7 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
2020 — Drogheda United FC
19 matches · 1 G · 5 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
2019 — Drogheda United FC
29 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jan 2019
Transfer: Shelbourne → Drogheda United
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2018
2018 — Shelbourne FC
19 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2017
2017 — Shelbourne FC
20 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Shelbourne FC
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Apr 2016
Transfer: Shels Academy → Shelbourne
15/16 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €200k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Kilmarnock FC
0.0%
Kilmarnock FC B
0.0%
Ross County FC
29.7%
Stockport County
0.0%
Doncaster Rovers
0.0%
Blackburn Rovers U21
0.0%
Blackburn Rovers
0.0%
Blackburn Rovers U23
0.0%
Drogheda United FC
45.9%
Shelbourne FC
24.3%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock FC | 1 | 25/26 | 25/26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kilmarnock FC B | 1 | 25/26 | 25/26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross County FC | 2 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 73 | 3 | 6 | 2,982 |
| Stockport County | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackburn Rovers U21 | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 21/22 | 21/22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackburn Rovers U23 | 1 | 21/22 | 21/22 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drogheda United FC | 3 | 2019 | 2021 | 83 | 2 | 13 | 4,610 |
| Shelbourne FC | 3 | 2016 | 2018 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 2,442 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Challenge Cup | Kilmarnock FC B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Premiership | Kilmarnock FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Prem. Sports Cup | Ross County FC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 375 |
| 24/25 | Premiership | Ross County FC | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Premiership Relegation | Ross County FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | SFA Cup | Ross County FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Premiership | Ross County FC | 29 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,157 |
| 23/24 | Premiership Play-offs | Ross County FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Premiership Relegation | Ross County FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | SFA Cup | Ross County FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Viaplay Cup | Ross County FC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 450 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | Stockport County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | EFL Trophy | Stockport County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | Stockport County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League Two | Doncaster Rovers | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League Two | Stockport County | 16 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | FAI Cup | Drogheda United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Premier Division | Drogheda United FC | 34 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3,037 |
| 2020 | FAI Cup | Drogheda United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | First Division | Drogheda United FC | 18 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1,573 |
| 2019 | FAI Cup | Drogheda United FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | First Division | Drogheda United FC | 23 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | League of Ireland Cup | Drogheda United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Play-Offs | Drogheda United FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | First Division | Shelbourne FC | 16 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1,440 |
| 2018 | League of Ireland Cup | Shelbourne FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Leinster Senior Cup | Shelbourne FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Play-Offs | Shelbourne FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | FAI Cup | Shelbourne FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | First Division | Shelbourne FC | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,002 |
| 2017 | League of Ireland Cup | Shelbourne FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Leinster Senior Cup | Shelbourne FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | First Division | Shelbourne FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | League of Ireland Cup | Shelbourne FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 2016-04-28 | Shels Academy | Shelbourne | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-01 | Shelbourne | Drogheda United | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-06 | Drogheda United | Blackburn | Transfer | 100000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-29 | Blackburn | Stockport | Loan | 100000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-09 | Stockport | Blackburn | Return from loan | 100000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-17 | Blackburn | Doncaster | Loan | 100000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-05-31 | Doncaster | Blackburn | Return from loan | 125000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-07 | Blackburn | Ross County | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-08-30 | Ross County | Kilmarnock FC | Transfer | 200000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€200k
Peak€200k
Low€25k
Δ since start+€175k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Laidlaw | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darragh Markey | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel O'Reilly | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Adeyemo | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Yan Dhanda | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Meaney | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James English | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Simon Murray | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Victor Loturi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akil Wright | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Doyle | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| David Odumosu | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James Clarke | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| George Harmon | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Prendergast | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Randall | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Heeney | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan White | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Conor Kane | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | First Division | Drogheda United FC | 1 | 18 |
| 2018 | First Division | Shelbourne FC | 1 | 16 |
| 2017 | First Division | Shelbourne FC | 1 | 14 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Premier Division | Drogheda United FC | 6 | 34 |
| 2020 | First Division | Drogheda United FC | 5 | 18 |
| 24/25 | Prem. Sports Cup | Ross County FC | 3 | 5 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 2023-05-31 | Doncaster | Blackburn | Return from loan | — | €125k |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-17 | Blackburn | Doncaster | Loan | — | €100k |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-09 | Stockport | Blackburn | Return from loan | — | €100k |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-29 | Blackburn | Stockport | Loan | — | €100k |
Last 8 matches for Kilmarnock FC while James Brown was at the club (joined 2025-08-30). The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | SC1 |
Falkirk FC | 3–1 | Kilmarnock FC | Available |
| 2025-10-29 | SC1 |
Kilmarnock FC | 0–1 | Aberdeen FC | Available |
| 2025-10-26 | SC1 |
Rangers FC | 3–1 | Kilmarnock FC | Available |
| 2025-10-18 | SC1 |
Kilmarnock FC | 0–3 | Heart of Midlothian | Available |
| 2025-10-04 | SC1 |
Kilmarnock FC | 2–0 | St. Mirren FC | Available |
| 2025-09-27 | SC1 |
Dundee United | 0–2 | Kilmarnock FC | Available |
| 2025-09-14 | SC1 |
Kilmarnock FC | 1–2 | Celtic FC | Available |
| 2025-08-30 | SC1 |
Motherwell FC | 2–2 | Kilmarnock FC | Available |
Teams faced most often by James Brown's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherwell FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 38% |
| St. Johnstone FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 13% |
| Aberdeen FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 14% |
| Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 57% |
| Heart of Midlothian | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 14% |
| Dundee FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 43% |
| Hibernian FC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 14% |
| St. Mirren FC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 17% |
| Celtic FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 19 | -15 | 0% |
| Rangers FC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 20 | -16 | 17% |
| Livingston FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 25% |
| Dundee United | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Senior debut season | |
| 2017 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 33 | 375 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| 23/24 | 40 | 2,607 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0.35 |
| 22/23 | 40 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 | 3,037 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2020 | 19 | 1,573 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1,440 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1,002 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
First Division
74 apps
3 G
8 A
Viaplay Cup
11 apps
2 G
4 A
Premier Division
34 apps
1 G
6 A
Premiership
55 apps
1 G
2 A
League Two
33 apps
0 G
2 A
Premier League 2
7 apps
0 G
2 A
Leinster Senior Cup
6 apps
0 G
1 A
FAI Cup
6 apps
0 G
0 A
More on James Brown
Explore this player's career through different angles.
Similar players
Same position, similar age, sorted by market value.
Frequently asked about James Brown
Who is James Brown?
James Brown is an Ireland professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Kilmarnock FC.
How old is James Brown?
James Brown is 27 years old. He was born on June 4, 1998 in Dublin.
What position does James Brown play?
James Brown plays as a right-back (Defender - Right-Back).
What club does James Brown play for?
James Brown currently plays for Kilmarnock FC.
How many career goals has James Brown scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, James Brown has scored 7 goals in 246 appearances.
What is James Brown's market value?
James Brown's most recent reported market value is €200k.