Born on the 9th of April 1998 in New Zealand, James McGarry is currently a 26-year-old defender, who has made a name for himself as a left back. And it's clear to see where that fame comes from, standing at a solid 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing a steady 11st 4lb (72kg). At the moment, he has made his home at Aberdeen, donning the number 15 jersey on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, McGarry's market value is estimated at around £255.3k. Tracking his professional swagger, his contract with Aberdeen continues to tick, with one year and 8 months left. It is set to expire on 31st May 2026, leaving much to ponder for the player's future.
McGarry's journey in the world of football first gathered pace when he joined Wellington Phoenix in the A-League in Australia in July 2015. His initial seasons between 2015 - 2017, however, can only be described as a slow start, with a solitary appearance each season. Fast forward to the 2020 - 2021 season, McGarry boasted a more impressive tally of 22 appearances, followed by 15 appearances the next season in the same team.
The Kiwi defender then sought new pastures, heading over to Willem II in the Eredivisie in the Netherlands in July 2018. In the two seasons he spent there, he participated in six league matches. His journey then saw him going back to his previous stomping ground, Wellington Phoenix, in October 2020.
A flurry of moves followed over the next two years, with stints at Newcastle United Jets and Central Coast Mariners in the A-League in Australia, before moving across the world to Scotland. In July 2022, he transferred to Newcastle United Jets, where he made ten appearances and scored his first goal in the 2022 - 2023 season. A quick switch in February 2023 to Central Coast Mariners saw him make 11 appearances and score twice.
The New Zealander finally found his way to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership in August 2023, albeit for an undisclosed fee. He debuted in the 2023 - 2024 season, making a total of 13 appearances. Despite yet to make a first-team appearance in the current 2024 - 2025 season at Aberdeen, he has notched up impressive stats elsewhere. He also took part in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 season for Aberdeen, scoring once in four substitute appearances, and also played Conference League 2023 - 2024 for the Scottish side, starting once.
