James Craigen
Midfield - Central Midfield
at The Spartans FC
at The Spartans FC
1,058 days · joined 2023-07-01
👕200+ Apps
⏳Veteran
Market value
—
Central Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
10
clubs played for
09/10
debut season
0.08
goals / match
The Spartans FC
top club · 97 apps
Career highs
€300k
peak value · 2014
—
top transfer fee
9
best season · 15/16
2 · 5.4%
pens / of goals
Born the same day
Shares 1991-03-28 · 6 players total
481Appearances
37Goals
45Assists
50Yellow cards
2Red cards
113Full matches (90′)
| Full name | James Craigen |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1991-03-28 (35 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Preston, England |
| Citizenship |  England |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 183.00 m |
| Current club | The Spartans FC |
| Joined | 2023-07-01 |
| Contract expires | 2026-05-31 |
Jul 2025
25/26 — The Spartans FC
11 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
24/25 — The Spartans FC
43 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2023
23/24 — The Spartans FC
43 matches · 5 G · 4 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2023
Transfer: Edinburgh City → Spartans
23/24 · Transfer
Sep 2022
Transfer: Arbroath → FC Edinburgh
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
22/23 — FC Edinburgh, Arbroath FC
42 matches · 3 G · 7 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2021
21/22 — Arbroath FC
42 matches · 3 G · 4 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2020
20/21 — Arbroath FC
25 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2020
Transfer: Fylde → Arbroath
20/21 · Transfer
Apr 2020
Transfer: Arbroath → Fylde
19/20 · Return from loan
Jan 2020
Transfer: Fylde → Arbroath
19/20 · Loan
Jul 2019
Transfer: Dunfermline A. → Fylde
19/20 · Transfer
Jul 2019
19/20 — Arbroath FC, AFC Fylde
21 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2018
18/19 — Dunfermline Athletic FC
41 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jan 2018
Transfer: Falkirk → Dunfermline A.
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2017
17/18 — Falkirk FC, Dunfermline Athletic FC
35 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2016
16/17 — Falkirk FC
34 matches · 5 G · 4 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2016
Transfer: Raith Rovers → Falkirk
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2015
15/16 — Raith Rovers FC
42 matches · 9 G · 3 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2015
Transfer: Partick Thistle → Raith Rovers
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2014
14/15 — Partick Thistle FC
31 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2013
13/14 — Partick Thistle FC
34 matches · 0 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2013
Transfer: Forfar Athletic → Partick Thistle
12/13 · Return from loan
Oct 2012
Transfer: Partick Thistle → Forfar Athletic
12/13 · Loan
Jul 2012
Transfer: Edinburgh Uni → Partick Thistle
12/13 · Transfer
Jul 2012
12/13 — Partick Thistle FC, Forfar Athletic FC
35 matches · 4 G · 7 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2010
10/11 — University AFC
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2009
09/10 — University AFC
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2009
Transfer: Preston U19 → Edinburgh Uni
09/10 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €300k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
The Spartans FC
9.5%
Arbroath FC
12.5%
FC Edinburgh
9.1%
AFC Fylde
0.0%
Dunfermline Athletic FC
38.9%
Falkirk FC
9.9%
Raith Rovers FC
2.8%
Partick Thistle FC
13.1%
Forfar Athletic FC
4.1%
University AFC
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spartans FC | 3 | 23/24 | 25/26 | 97 | 5 | 9 | 967 |
| Arbroath FC | 4 | 19/20 | 22/23 | 80 | 5 | 6 | 1,266 |
| FC Edinburgh | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 923 |
| AFC Fylde | 1 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunfermline Athletic FC | 2 | 17/18 | 18/19 | 59 | 2 | 3 | 3,941 |
| Falkirk FC | 2 | 16/17 | 17/18 | 51 | 7 | 5 | 1,003 |
| Raith Rovers FC | 1 | 15/16 | 15/16 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 287 |
| Partick Thistle FC | 3 | 12/13 | 14/15 | 89 | 4 | 10 | 1,325 |
| Forfar Athletic FC | 1 | 12/13 | 12/13 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 417 |
| University AFC | 2 | 09/10 | 10/11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | The Spartans FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | League Cup | The Spartans FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | League Two | The Spartans FC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | League Two | The Spartans FC | 36 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Prem. Sports Cup | The Spartans FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | SFA Cup | The Spartans FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Trust Trophy | The Spartans FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | League Two | The Spartans FC | 31 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 832 |
| 23/24 | Scottish League One Play-offs | The Spartans FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | SFA Cup | The Spartans FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 23/24 | Trust Trophy | The Spartans FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Viaplay Cup | The Spartans FC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Challenge Cup | FC Edinburgh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Championship | Arbroath FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League One | FC Edinburgh | 31 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 923 |
| 22/23 | SFA Cup | FC Edinburgh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Viaplay Cup | Arbroath FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Championship | Arbroath FC | 33 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 557 |
| 21/22 | Prem. Sports Cup | Arbroath FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Premiership Play-offs | Arbroath FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | SFA Cup | Arbroath FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Trust Trophy | Arbroath FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Betfred Cup | Arbroath FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Championship | Arbroath FC | 20 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 709 |
| 20/21 | SFA Cup | Arbroath FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Championship | Arbroath FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | AFC Fylde | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | National League | AFC Fylde | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Betfred Cup | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Championship | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 33 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2,687 |
| 18/19 | Irn-Bru Cup | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | SFA Cup | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Betfred Cup | Falkirk FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 295 |
| 17/18 | Championship | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1,254 |
| 17/18 | Championship | Falkirk FC | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Irn-Bru Cup | Falkirk FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 190 |
| 17/18 | Premiership Play-offs | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | SFA Cup | Dunfermline Athletic FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Betfred Cup | Falkirk FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Championship | Falkirk FC | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 433 |
| 16/17 | Irn-Bru Cup | Falkirk FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Premiership Play-offs | Falkirk FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| 16/17 | SFA Cup | Falkirk FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Championship | Raith Rovers FC | 34 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 287 |
| 15/16 | Petrofac Tr. Cup | Raith Rovers FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Premiership Play-offs | Raith Rovers FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | SCL by Utilita | Raith Rovers FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | SFA Cup | Raith Rovers FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | League Cup | Partick Thistle FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Premiership | Partick Thistle FC | 26 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 823 |
| 14/15 | SFA Cup | Partick Thistle FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | League Cup | Partick Thistle FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Premiership | Partick Thistle FC | 31 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | SFA Cup | Partick Thistle FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Championship | Partick Thistle FC | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 502 |
| 12/13 | League One | Forfar Athletic FC | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 417 |
| 12/13 | Ramsdens Cup | Partick Thistle FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Scot. League Cup | Partick Thistle FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | SFA Cup | Forfar Athletic FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | SFA Cup | University AFC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | SFA Cup | University AFC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | 2009-07-01 | Preston U19 | Edinburgh Uni | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-18 | Edinburgh Uni | Partick Thistle | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-10-16 | Partick Thistle | Forfar Athletic | Loan | 25000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-04 | Forfar Athletic | Partick Thistle | Return from loan | 25000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | Partick Thistle | Raith Rovers | Transfer | 300000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Raith Rovers | Falkirk | Transfer | 275000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-19 | Falkirk | Dunfermline A. | Transfer | 275000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-23 | Dunfermline A. | Fylde | Transfer | 275000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-31 | Fylde | Arbroath | Loan | 275000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-04-30 | Arbroath | Fylde | Return from loan | 250000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2020-07-01 | Fylde | Arbroath | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-09-02 | Arbroath | FC Edinburgh | Transfer | 225000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Edinburgh City | Spartans | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current—
Peak€300k
Low—
Δ since start−€25k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Henderson | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kallum Higginbotham | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Thomson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Muirhead | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ricky Little | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Bannigan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Hamilton | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Gaston | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen O'Donnell | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas O'Brien | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steven Lawless | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael McKenna | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Hippolyte | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Scott Stewart | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | Championship | Raith Rovers FC | 9 | 34 |
| 16/17 | Championship | Falkirk FC | 3 | 27 |
| 21/22 | Championship | Arbroath FC | 3 | 33 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | League One | FC Edinburgh | 7 | 31 |
| 13/14 | Premiership | Partick Thistle FC | 4 | 31 |
| 12/13 | Championship | Partick Thistle FC | 4 | 19 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | 2020-04-30 | Arbroath | Fylde | Return from loan | — | €250k |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-31 | Fylde | Arbroath | Loan | — | €275k |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-04 | Forfar Athletic | Partick Thistle | Return from loan | — | €25k |
| 12/13 | 2012-10-16 | Partick Thistle | Forfar Athletic | Loan | — | €25k |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | Senior debut season | |
| 12/13 | 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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | 43 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | 43 | 967 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.47 |
| 22/23 | 42 | 923 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.49 |
| 21/22 | 42 | 557 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0.97 |
| 20/21 | 25 | 709 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.63 |
| 19/20 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | 41 | 2,687 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 17/18 | 35 | 1,739 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.21 |
| 16/17 | 34 | 518 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
| 15/16 | 42 | 287 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 14/15 | 31 | 823 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.55 |
| 13/14 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | 35 | 919 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Championship
199 apps
21 G
16 A
League One
41 apps
5 G
9 A
League Two
72 apps
3 G
6 A
Premiership
57 apps
2 G
5 A
SFA Cup
19 apps
2 G
2 A
Premiership Play-offs
8 apps
2 G
0 A
Viaplay Cup
49 apps
1 G
5 A
Trust Trophy
15 apps
1 G
2 A
National League
15 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is James Craigen?
James Craigen is an England professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for The Spartans FC.
How old is James Craigen?
James Craigen is 35 years old. He was born on March 28, 1991 in Preston.
What position does James Craigen play?
James Craigen plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does James Craigen play for?
James Craigen currently plays for The Spartans FC.
How many career goals has James Craigen scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, James Craigen has scored 37 goals in 481 appearances.