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James Brown (footballer, born June 1998)

James Brown is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a right back for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic.

Career
Brown began his career with Shelbourne, joining the senior team in April 2016. He signed for Drogheda United for the 2019 season. and was later selected for the 2021 PFAI Premier Division Team of the Year, as well as being Drogheda's Supporters' Player of the Year. He served as Drogheda's captain. In late 2021, he underwent trials with English clubs Blackburn Rovers and Bristol Rovers. He signed a contract with Blackburn Rovers in January 2022. He made his EFL Championship debut for Blackburn on the final day of the 2021–22 season, starting in the club's 2–1 defeat of Birmingham City. On 29 July 2022, Brown signed for EFL League Two club Stockport County on loan for the 2022–23 season. He moved on loan to Doncaster Rovers in January 2023. On 7 July 2023, Brown joined Scottish Premiership club Ross County on a permanent deal. He left the club at the end of his contract in June 2025 following their relegation to the Scottish Championship. On 30 August 2025, Brown signed for Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on a one-year-contract. On 22 February 2026, Brown signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic on a long-term contract. ==Style of play==
Style of play
Brown has been described as an "attack-minded full-back" who "is competent with both feet, can either cut inside or take the defender down to the byline in order to deliver a cross". ==Career statistics==
Honours
Drogheda UnitedLeague of Ireland First Division: 2020 IndividualPFAI Premier Division Team of the Year: 2021 ==References==
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