James McClean
Midfielder, Football player
1989 –
Who is James McClean?
James McClean is an Irish footballer who plays as a winger for Wigan Athletic and the Republic of Ireland national football team. McClean played with Trojans, Institute and his hometown club, Derry City, and Sunderland before moving to Wigan in August 2013.
McClean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland and played for the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team. However, McClean declined a call-up to the top level squad because he wanted to play for the Republic of Ireland. In February 2012, McClean received international clearance from FIFA which made him eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland. In May 2012, he was called into Giovanni Trapattoni's squad for UEFA Euro 2012, going on to appear as a substitute against Spain.
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- Born
- Apr 22, 1989
Londonderry - Also known as
- James McLean
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Republic of Ireland
- Profession
- Lived in
- Londonderry
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on July 23, 2013
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