Matty James

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Matty James
Personal information
Full name:	Matthew Lee James
Date of birth:	22 July 1991 (1991-07-22)
Place of birth:	Bacup, England
Height:	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position:	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Bristol City
Number	6
Youth clubs
2007–2010	Manchester United
Senior clubs
Years	Club	App (Gls)
2009–2012 2010 2010–2011 2012–	Manchester United → Preston North End (loan) → Preston North End (loan) Leicester City	000 00(0) 018 00(2) 010 00(0) 086 00(4)
National team
2007 2007–2008 2009–2010 2009	England U16 England U17 England U19 England U20	005 00(0) 010 00(0) 013 00(0) 006 00(0)

Matthew Lee "Matty" James (born 22 July 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bristol City. His regular position is in midfield, but he can play in defence when required. James began his career with Manchester United, where his brother Reece also came through the youth ranks, but left the club for a spell on loan at Preston North End before joining Leicester on a permanent basis in 2012.