Matty James is one of the most decorated players in the Wrexham squad.
Having featured over 100 times for the likes of Leicester City and Bristol City, James’ 2024 arrival at the Racecourse Ground provided Phil Parkinson’s side with much-needed experience.
Since joining, the Man United academy graduate has become a midfield mainstay, helping solidify Wrexham’s promotion push.
With that in mind, here is absolutely everything you need to know about Red Dragons man James.
How old is Matty James?
Matthew Lee James is currently 33 years old at the time of writing. He was born in Bacup, England, on July 22nd 1991.
Matty James height
The Wrexham star stands at approximately 5ft 11 inches tall (1.81m), which makes him average height for a midfielder.
Matty James wife and family
James comes from rich sporting stock with his father, Linton, also coming from a footballing background, having played and managed at non-league level with Bacup Borough. Matty’s younger brother, Reece James, also plays professional football, currently plying his trade for fellow EFL outfit Rotherham United.
The midfielder has been engaged to Leah Richards since 2015, tying the knot while in New York while he was playing for Leicester City.
Did Matty James play for Manchester United?
James joined the Manchester United academy at a young age and enjoyed success early on, making his Under-18s debut at just 14 years old.
The midfielder would then go on to become a regular for the Red Devils reserve side before receiving his first senior call-up in 2009.
Despite being in multiple matchday squads, James would never make it onto the field for Man United and would eventually be loaned out to Preston North End on separate occasions.
Having failed to break into the Red Devils first team, the now-Wrexham star would leave Old Trafford in 2012 in a move to Leicester City.
Matty James stats
After exiting Old Trafford, James became a key man at Leicester City. The midfielder would rack up more than 100 first-team appearances despite a number of injury problems.
After loan spells with Barnsley and Coventry City, James left Leicester for Bristol City in 2021.
James played more than 100 times for the Robins and served as a real leader for the club before his contract expired in 2024.
Now featuring in League One with Wrexham, James offers an experienced head in midfield and a proven performer at Championship level.
| Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| 2009–2012 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) | (0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | → Preston North End (loan) | 18 | (2) | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Preston North End (loan) | 12 | (1) | (2) |
| 2012–2021 | Leicester City | 117 | (5) | (13) |
| 2017 | → Barnsley (loan) | 18 | (1) | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | → Barnsley (loan) | 15 | (0) | (0) |
| 2021 | → Coventry City (loan) | 24 | (3) | (3) |
| 2021–2024 | Bristol City | 115 | (4) | (3) |
| 2024– | Wrexham | 31 | (2) | (1) |
Matty James Twitter/X
Matty James has over 20k followers on X, despite not posting on the platform since 2018. His username is @mattyjames_22