Market value
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Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
7
clubs played for
04/05
debut season
0.03
goals / match
Doncaster Rovers
top club · 242 apps
Career highs
€750k
peak value · 2012
€200k
top transfer fee · 06/07
3
best season · 18/19
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int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1984-11-20 · 4 players total
496Appearances
13Goals
7Assists
40Yellow cards
1Red cards
218Full matches (90′)
| Full name | James O'Connor |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | James Francis Edward O'Connor |
| Date of birth | 1984-11-20 (41 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England |
| Citizenship |  England |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2019-11-21 |
| Contract expires | — |
Nov 2019
Transfer: Kidderminster → Retired
19/20 · Transfer
Jul 2019
19/20 — Kidderminster Harriers
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2018
18/19 — Kidderminster Harriers
20 matches · 3 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Oct 2017
Transfer: Without Club → Kidderminster
17/18 · Transfer
Aug 2017
Transfer: Walsall → Without Club
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2017
17/18 — Kidderminster Harriers
21 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2016
16/17 — Walsall FC
40 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
15/16 — Walsall FC
47 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2014
14/15 — Walsall FC
35 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2014
Transfer: Derby → Walsall
14/15 · Transfer
Jan 2014
Transfer: Bristol City → Derby
13/14 · Return from loan
Sep 2013
Injury: unknown
46 games missed
Sep 2013
Transfer: Derby → Bristol City
13/14 · Loan
Jul 2013
13/14 — Bristol City
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Aug 2012
Transfer: Doncaster → Derby
12/13 · Transfer
Jul 2012
12/13 — Derby County
23 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2011
11/12 — Doncaster Rovers
30 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2010
10/11 — Doncaster Rovers
37 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2009
09/10 — Doncaster Rovers
41 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2008
08/09 — Doncaster Rovers
36 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2007
07/08 — Doncaster Rovers
49 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2006
06/07 — Doncaster Rovers
49 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2006
Transfer: Bournemouth → Doncaster
06/07 · Transfer · €200k
Jul 2005
05/06 — AFC Bournemouth
43 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Feb 2005
Transfer: Aston Villa Res. → Bournemouth
04/05 · Transfer
Nov 2004
Transfer: Port Vale → Aston Villa Res.
04/05 · Return from loan
Sep 2004
Transfer: Aston Villa Res. → Port Vale
04/05 · Loan
Jul 2004
04/05 — Port Vale FC, AFC Bournemouth
21 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2004
Transfer: Aston Villa U18 → Aston Villa Res.
04/05 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €750k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Kidderminster Harriers
2.9%
Walsall FC
31.7%
Bristol City
0.0%
Derby County
7.3%
Doncaster Rovers
41.3%
AFC Bournemouth
16.7%
Port Vale FC
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster Harriers | 3 | 17/18 | 19/20 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 577 |
| Walsall FC | 3 | 14/15 | 16/17 | 122 | 3 | 3 | 6,231 |
| Bristol City | 1 | 13/14 | 13/14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derby County | 1 | 12/13 | 12/13 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1,433 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 06/07 | 11/12 | 242 | 5 | 3 | 8,110 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 2 | 04/05 | 05/06 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 3,279 |
| Port Vale FC | 1 | 04/05 | 04/05 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | National League North | Kidderminster Harriers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | National League North | Kidderminster Harriers | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 577 |
| 17/18 | FA Cup | Kidderminster Harriers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | National League North | Kidderminster Harriers | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 17/18 | NL North Play-offs | Kidderminster Harriers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | EFL Trophy | Walsall FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | League One | Walsall FC | 40 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | FA Cup | Walsall FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | FL Trophy | Walsall FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | League Cup | Walsall FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 15/16 | League One | Walsall FC | 37 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3,257 |
| 15/16 | League One Play-Offs | Walsall FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | EFL Trophy | Walsall FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | FA Cup | Walsall FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | League Cup | Walsall FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | League One | Walsall FC | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,704 |
| 13/14 | EFL Trophy | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | League One | Bristol City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Championship | Derby County | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,433 |
| 12/13 | FA Cup | Derby County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Championship | Doncaster Rovers | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | FA Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Championship | Doncaster Rovers | 34 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1,523 |
| 10/11 | FA Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Championship | Doncaster Rovers | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | FA Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 09/10 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Championship | Doncaster Rovers | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,852 |
| 08/09 | FA Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | EFL Trophy | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | FA Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | League One | Doncaster Rovers | 40 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | League One Play-Offs | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | EFL Trophy | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | FA Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | League One | Doncaster Rovers | 40 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3,555 |
| 05/06 | EFL Trophy | AFC Bournemouth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | FA Cup | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | League Cup | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | League One | AFC Bournemouth | 39 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3,279 |
| 04/05 | FL Trophy | Port Vale FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | League One | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | League One | Port Vale FC | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05 | 2004-07-01 | Aston Villa U18 | Aston Villa Res. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 04/05 | 2004-09-01 | Aston Villa Res. | Port Vale | Loan | 0 | — |
| 04/05 | 2004-11-01 | Port Vale | Aston Villa Res. | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-02-01 | Aston Villa Res. | Bournemouth | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2006-07-01 | Bournemouth | Doncaster | Transfer | 50000 | €200k |
| 12/13 | 2012-08-01 | Doncaster | Derby | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-09-02 | Derby | Bristol City | Loan | 400000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-01-13 | Bristol City | Derby | Return from loan | 400000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | Derby | Walsall | Transfer | 400000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-31 | Walsall | Without Club | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-10-03 | Without Club | Kidderminster | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-11-21 | Kidderminster | Retired | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | Hamstring strain | 2013-09-21 | 2014-06-30 | 283 | 46 |
Current—
Peak€750k
Low—
Δ since start−€50k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Woods | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kieron Morris | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Neil Etheridge | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Downing | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Billy Sharp | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | National League North | Kidderminster Harriers | 3 | 20 |
| 10/11 | Championship | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 34 |
| 08/09 | Championship | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 32 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | League One | Walsall FC | 2 | 37 |
| 04/05 | League One | Port Vale FC | 1 | 19 |
| 07/08 | League Cup | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 2 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 2014-01-13 | Bristol City | Derby | Return from loan | — | €400k |
| 13/14 | 2013-09-02 | Derby | Bristol City | Loan | — | €400k |
| 04/05 | 2004-11-01 | Port Vale | Aston Villa Res. | Return from loan | — | — |
| 04/05 | 2004-09-01 | Aston Villa Res. | Port Vale | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by James O'Connor'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 69 | 58 | +11 | 44% |
| Barnsley FC | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 33 | 37 | -4 | 29% |
| Coventry City | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 40 | 47 | -7 | 35% |
| Blackpool FC | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 53 | 41 | +12 | 36% |
| Oldham Athletic | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 44 | 37 | +7 | 42% |
| Bristol City | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 40 | 48 | -8 | 38% |
| Nottingham Forest | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 42 | -8 | 31% |
| Brentford FC | 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 47 | 33 | +14 | 47% |
| Swindon Town | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 48 | -13 | 27% |
| Sheffield United | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 44 | -15 | 17% |
| Preston North End | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 43 | 32 | +11 | 37% |
| Colchester United | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 40 | 33 | +7 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 04/05 | Senior debut season | |
| 05/06 | 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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 20 | 577 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 17/18 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16/17 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | 47 | 3,527 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 |
| 14/15 | 35 | 2,704 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 13/14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | 23 | 1,433 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 |
| 11/12 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | 37 | 1,523 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 09/10 | 41 | 180 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| 08/09 | 36 | 2,852 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 |
| 07/08 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | 49 | 3,555 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 05/06 | 43 | 3,279 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
League One
250 apps
4 G
6 A
Championship
154 apps
4 G
0 A
National League North
39 apps
3 G
0 A
League Cup
13 apps
1 G
1 A
FA Cup
21 apps
1 G
0 A
FL Trophy
13 apps
0 G
0 A
League One Play-Offs
5 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is James O'Connor?
James O'Connor is an England professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Retired.
How old is James O'Connor?
James O'Connor is 41 years old. He was born on November 20, 1984 in Birmingham.
What position does James O'Connor play?
James O'Connor plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does James O'Connor play for?
James O'Connor currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has James O'Connor scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, James O'Connor has scored 13 goals in 496 appearances.