Birmingham City
England · Championship · Championship
Squad value
€97.25m
About Birmingham City
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional football club based in Bordesley, Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, it was renamed Small Heath in 1888, Birmingham in 1905, and Birmingham City in 1943. The club competes in the Championship, the second tier of English football.
Streaks & runs — longest sequences in our dataset
Squad size26active players
Avg age27.2years
Domestic14England
Foreigners1246% of squad
EU passport22non-EU: 4
Nationalities14different countries
Age distribution
0
U18
2
18–22
9
23–26
10
27–30
5
31+
Position breakdown
GK
2 (8%)
DEF
9 (35%)
MID
6 (23%)
FWD
9 (35%)
69%
foreign players
18 of 26
27.8y
avg squad age
2
Goalkeepers
9
Defenders
6
Midfielders
9
Attackers
35
seasons in dataset
00/01 – 99/00
367
players ever
€980k
biggest signing ever
€975k
biggest sale ever
22
most goals (single season by one player)
| Player | Pos | Age | Nationality | Foot | Height | Contract | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jay Stansfield |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 23 | England | right | 187.00m | 2031-06-30 | €11.00m |
 Tommy Doyle |
Midfield - Central Midfield | 24 | England | right | 172.00m | 2026-05-31 | €10.00m |
 Kyogo Furuhashi |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 31 | Japan | right | 170.00m | 2028-06-30 | €9.00m |
 Eiran Cashin |
Defender - Centre-Back | 24 | Ireland England | left | 184.00m | 2026-05-31 | €8.00m |
 Bright Osayi-Samuel |
Defender - Right-Back | 28 | Nigeria England | right | 175.00m | 2028-06-30 | €6.50m |
 Marvin Ducksch |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 32 | Germany | right | 188.00m | 2028-06-30 | €6.00m |
 James Beadle |
Goalkeeper | 21 | England | right | 201.00m | 2026-05-31 | €5.00m |
 Patrick Roberts |
Attack - Right Winger | 29 | England | left | 167.00m | 2026-06-30 | €5.00m |
 Christoph Klarer |
Defender - Centre-Back | 25 | Austria | right | 191.00m | 2027-06-30 | €4.00m |
 Kanya Fujimoto |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | 26 | Japan | left | 176.00m | 2028-06-30 | €4.00m |
 Willum Thór Willumsson |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | 27 | Iceland | left | 194.00m | 2028-06-30 | €3.80m |
 Demarai Gray |
Attack - Left Winger | 29 | Jamaica England | right | 183.00m | 2028-06-30 | €3.50m |
 Phil Neumann |
Defender - Centre-Back | 28 | Germany | right | 192.00m | — | €3.00m |
 Ethan Laird |
Defender - Right-Back | 24 | England Jamaica | right | 177.00m | 2028-06-30 | €2.50m |
 Alex Cochrane |
Defender - Left-Back | 26 | England | left | 173.00m | 2028-06-30 | €2.00m |
 Alfons Sampsted |
Defender - Right-Back | 28 | Iceland | right | 180.00m | — | €2.00m |
 Lewis Koumas |
Attack - Left Winger | 20 | Wales England | right | 182.00m | 2026-05-31 | €2.00m |
 Lee Buchanan |
Defender - Left-Back | 25 | England | left | 179.00m | 2028-06-30 | €1.80m |
 Tomoki Iwata |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 29 | Japan | right | 178.00m | 2027-06-30 | €1.80m |
 Seung-ho Paik |
Midfield - Central Midfield | 29 | Korea, South | right | 182.00m | 2028-06-30 | €1.50m |
 Lyndon Dykes |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 30 | Scotland Australia | right | 188.00m | 2027-06-30 | €1.20m |
 Ryan Allsop |
Goalkeeper | 33 | England | right | 189.00m | 2027-06-30 | €1.00m |
 Scott Wright |
Attack - Right Winger | 28 | Scotland | right | 176.00m | 2027-06-30 | €800k |
 Jack Robinson |
Defender - Centre-Back | 32 | England | left | 180.00m | 2027-06-30 | €700k |
 Marc Leonard |
Midfield - Central Midfield | 24 | Scotland | 180.00m | 2028-06-30 | €650k | |
 Keshi Anderson |
Attack - Left Winger | 31 | England Nigeria | right | 175.00m | 2026-06-30 | €500k |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | From | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00/01 | 2000-07-01 | Danny Sonner | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Sheff Wed | Transfer | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-01 | — | Charlton | Transfer | €1.50m | |
| 09/10 | 2009-12-31 | — | Middlesbrough | Return from loan | — | |
| 09/10 | 2010-05-01 | — | QPR | Return from loan | — | |
| 10/11 | 2010-12-01 | — | Wolves | Return from loan | — | |
| 10/11 | 2011-05-01 | — | Sheff Utd | Return from loan | — | |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-18 | James McFadden | Attack - Second Striker | Everton | Transfer | €7.50m |
| 14/15 | 2015-02-12 | Rob Kiernan | Defender - Centre-Back | Wigan | Loan | — |
| 87/88 | 1987-07-01 | — | Birmingham Aca. | Transfer | — | |
| 92/93 | 1993-06-30 | — | Mansfield Town | Return from loan | — | |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-31 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Bournemouth | Loan | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Rotherham | Transfer | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-01 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Swindon Town | Return from loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-04-30 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Bradford | Return from loan | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-09 | Peter Løvenkrands | Attack - Centre-Forward | Newcastle | Transfer | — |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | Chris Burke | Midfield - Right Midfield | Cardiff | Transfer | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-01 | — | Harrow Borough | Transfer | — | |
| 08/09 | 2009-05-01 | — | Walsall | Return from loan | — | |
| 09/10 | 2009-10-01 | — | Burton Albion | Return from loan | — | |
| 10/11 | 2010-12-31 | — | Cheltenham | Return from loan | — | |
| 25/26 | 2025-08-22 | Lewis Koumas | Attack - Left Winger | Liverpool U21 | Loan | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Brandon Khela | Midfield - Central Midfield | Birmingham U18 | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-05-31 | Brandon Khela | Midfield - Central Midfield | Ross County | Return from loan | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-05-31 | Brandon Khela | Midfield - Central Midfield | Bradford | Return from loan | — |
| 98/99 | 1999-03-01 | Lee Bradbury | Attack - Centre-Forward | Crystal Palace | Loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-28 | Ryan Shotton | Defender - Centre-Back | Derby | Loan | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Ryan Shotton | Defender - Centre-Back | Derby | Transfer | €360k |
| 12/13 | 2013-03-21 | Olly Lee | Midfield - Central Midfield | Barnet | Loan | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | Olly Lee | Midfield - Central Midfield | Barnet | Transfer | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-05-05 | Olly Lee | Midfield - Central Midfield | Plymouth | Return from loan | — |
| 04/05 | 2004-07-01 | Julian Gray | Attack - Centre-Forward | Crystal Palace | Transfer | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-01 | George Hall | Midfield - Central Midfield | Birmingham U18 | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-05-31 | George Hall | Midfield - Central Midfield | Walsall | Return from loan | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-08-10 | Ayumu Yokoyama | Attack - Left Winger | Sagan Tosu | Transfer | €1.00m |
| 24/25 | 2025-06-30 | Ayumu Yokoyama | Attack - Left Winger | Jong Genk | Return from loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-27 | Maikel Kieftenbeld | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | FC Groningen | Transfer | €250k |
| 24/25 | 2024-08-04 | Luke Harris | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Fulham | Loan | — |
| 11/12 | 2011-08-01 | Pablo Ibáñez | Defender - Centre-Back | West Brom | Transfer | €570k |
| 22/23 | 2022-09-23 | Jobe Bellingham | Midfield - Central Midfield | Birmingham U18 | Transfer | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-01 | Rowan Vine | Attack - Centre-Forward | Luton | Transfer | €2.50m |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03 | 2002-07-01 | Danny Sonner | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Walsall | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2009-10-01 | — | Middlesbrough | Loan | — | |
| 09/10 | 2010-02-01 | — | QPR | Loan | — | |
| 10/11 | 2010-08-01 | — | Wolves | Loan | — | |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | — | Sheff Utd | Loan | — | |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | — | Without Club | Transfer | — | |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | James McFadden | Attack - Second Striker | Without Club | Transfer | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-05-02 | Rob Kiernan | Defender - Centre-Back | Wigan | Return from loan | — |
| 92/93 | 1993-01-01 | — | Mansfield Town | Loan | — | |
| 93/94 | 1993-11-01 | — | Walsall | Transfer | — | |
| 12/13 | 2013-05-31 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Bournemouth | Return from loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-09-01 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Swindon Town | Loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-29 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Bradford | Loan | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Wes Thomas | Attack - Centre-Forward | Oxford United | Transfer | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | Peter Løvenkrands | Attack - Centre-Forward | Retired | Transfer | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-29 | Chris Burke | Midfield - Right Midfield | Forest | Transfer | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-03-01 | — | Walsall | Loan | — | |
| 09/10 | 2009-08-01 | — | Burton Albion | Loan | — | |
| 10/11 | 2010-08-01 | — | Cheltenham | Loan | — | |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | — | Stevenage | Transfer | — | |
| 25/26 | 2026-05-31 | Lewis Koumas | Attack - Left Winger | Liverpool U21 | Return from loan | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-12 | Brandon Khela | Midfield - Central Midfield | Ross County | Loan | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-03 | Brandon Khela | Midfield - Central Midfield | Bradford | Loan | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Brandon Khela | Midfield - Central Midfield | Peterborough | Transfer | €580k |
| 98/99 | 1999-05-01 | Lee Bradbury | Attack - Centre-Forward | Crystal Palace | Return from loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-06-30 | Ryan Shotton | Defender - Centre-Back | Derby | Return from loan | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-30 | Ryan Shotton | Defender - Centre-Back | Middlesbrough | Transfer | €3.20m |
| 12/13 | 2013-05-31 | Olly Lee | Midfield - Central Midfield | Barnet | Return from loan | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-16 | Olly Lee | Midfield - Central Midfield | Plymouth | Loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-08-21 | Olly Lee | Midfield - Central Midfield | Luton | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2007-07-10 | Julian Gray | Attack - Centre-Forward | Coventry | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-08-30 | George Hall | Midfield - Central Midfield | Walsall | Loan | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-09-01 | George Hall | Midfield - Central Midfield | Port Vale | Transfer | €250k |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-03 | Ayumu Yokoyama | Attack - Left Winger | Jong Genk | Loan | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Ayumu Yokoyama | Attack - Left Winger | KRC Genk | Transfer | €3.00m |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-25 | Maikel Kieftenbeld | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Millwall | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-06-30 | Luke Harris | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Fulham | Return from loan | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | Pablo Ibáñez | Defender - Centre-Back | Retired | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Jobe Bellingham | Midfield - Central Midfield | Sunderland | Transfer | €1.75m |
| 07/08 | 2007-10-01 | Rowan Vine | Attack - Centre-Forward | QPR | Transfer | €1.50m |
| Nationality | Players | % of squad |
|---|---|---|
| England | 8 | 30.8% |
| Japan | 3 | 11.5% |
| Germany | 2 | 7.7% |
| Iceland | 2 | 7.7% |
| Scotland | 2 | 7.7% |
| Ireland England | 1 | 3.8% |
| Nigeria England | 1 | 3.8% |
| Austria | 1 | 3.8% |
| Jamaica England | 1 | 3.8% |
| England Jamaica | 1 | 3.8% |
| Wales England | 1 | 3.8% |
| Korea, South | 1 | 3.8% |
| Scotland Australia | 1 | 3.8% |
| England Nigeria | 1 | 3.8% |
| Season | Competition |
|---|---|
| 99/00 | FA Cup |
| 99/00 | First Division |
| 99/00 | League Cup |
| 98/99 | FA Cup |
| 98/99 | First Division |
| 98/99 | League Cup |
| 97/98 | FA Cup |
| 97/98 | First Division |
| 97/98 | League Cup |
| 96/97 | FA Cup |
| 96/97 | First Division |
| 95/96 | FA Cup |
| 95/96 | First Division |
| 95/96 | League Cup |
| 94/95 | FA Cup |
| 94/95 | League Cup |
| 93/94 | First Division |
| 93/94 | League Cup |
| 92/93 | First Division |
| 91/92 | Third Division |
| 25/26 | Championship |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup |
| 24/25 | EFL Trophy |
| 24/25 | FA Cup |
| 24/25 | League One |
| 23/24 | Championship |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup |
| 23/24 | FA Cup |
| 22/23 | Championship |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup |
| 22/23 | FA Cup |
| 21/22 | Championship |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup |
| 21/22 | FA Cup |
| 20/21 | Championship |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup |
| 20/21 | FA Cup |
| 19/20 | Championship |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup |
| 19/20 | FA Cup |
| 18/19 | Championship |
| 18/19 | EFL Cup |
| 18/19 | FA Cup |
| 17/18 | Championship |
| 17/18 | EFL Cup |
| 17/18 | FA Cup |
| 16/17 | Championship |
| 16/17 | EFL Cup |
| 16/17 | FA Cup |
Aggregated from 32 completed matches across all competitions in season 2025.
Record
13W-8D-11L
1.47 pts/game
Goals scored
41
1.28 per match
Goals conceded
38
1.19 per match
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
10
31% of matches
Failed to score
8
25% of matches
Home vs Away
Home record
8W-5D-3L
27-16 goals
Away record
5W-3D-8L
14-22 goals
Highlights
Biggest win
4–0
Birmingham City FC vs Millwall FC · Nov 4, 2025
Heaviest loss
0–3
Watford FC vs Birmingham City FC · Jan 1, 2026
Affiliated B-teams, reserve squads and youth/development teams.
| Player | Pos | Nat | Mat | Min | G | A | G+A | Pen | YC | RC | G/90 | A/90 | G+A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ian Bennett |
Goalkeeper |  England |
24 | 2,160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Darren Purse |
Defender - Centre-Back | England |
42 | 1,710 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
 Michael Johnson |
Defender - Centre-Back | Jamaica England | 39 | 1,386 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
 Stan Lazaridis |
Midfield - Left Midfield | Australia Greece | 34 | 1,064 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
 Thomas Myhre |
Goalkeeper |  Norway |
7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Dele Adebola |
Attack - Centre-Forward |  Nigeria |
46 | 448 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
 Isaiah Rankin |
Attack - Centre-Forward | England |
12 | 204 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.76 | 0.00 | 1.76 |
 Paul Furlong |
Attack - Centre-Forward | England Montserrat | 20 | 125 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7.92 | 0.00 | 7.92 |
 Allan Johnston |
Midfield - Right Midfield |  Scotland |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Michael Carrick |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | England |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently asked about Birmingham City
What is Birmingham City?
Birmingham City is a professional football club based in England, competing in Championship.
How many players are in Birmingham City's squad?
Birmingham City currently has 26 players in the first-team squad in our database.
What league does Birmingham City play in?
Birmingham City plays in Championship.