James_Brophy_(footballer)

James Brophy (footballer)

James Brophy (footballer)

English footballer (born 1994)

James Robert Brophy (born 25 July 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One club Cambridge United.

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Career

Swindon Town

Brophy joined Swindon Town in the summer of 2015[3] after several years playing in non-League football, with numerous clubs including Woodlands United, Belstone, Broadfields United and Edgware Town.[4] The defender made his professional football debut as a second-half substitute in the League Cup game against Exeter City.[5] He scored his first goal for the club against Queens Park Rangers in an EFL Cup tie on 10 August 2016.[6]

Leyton Orient

On 21 September 2017, Brophy joined National League side Leyton Orient on a three-month loan deal until January 2018.[7] Two days later, he made his Orient debut during their 2–2 away draw with Aldershot Town, featuring for the entire 90 minutes.[8] On 24 November 2017, Brophy was recalled by parent club, Swindon, following increasing injury problems.[9] He rejoined Leyton Orient on a permanent basis on 31 January 2018, signing a 2+1⁄2-year deal.[10] Brophy was offered a new deal as his contract was due to be up at the end of June 2021 however he decided to turn down the offer to join Cambridge United F.C.[11] He left the club making 149 appearances.

Cambridge United

On 11 June 2021, Brophy joined newly promoted EFL League One side Cambridge United F.C. on a three-year deal.[12]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 April 2024
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  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

Leyton Orient

References

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    Stevens, Rob (19 May 2019). "AFC Fylde 1–0 Leyton Orient". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
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