Flashback Athlete of the Month for November 2026
James Milner is a 40-year-old former professional soccer player. He was born in Leeds, England, on January 4th, 1986. He first debuted on a team in November of 2002 at age 16. He went on to play on teams as a midfielder representing Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Liverpool. He represented England in two World Cups and two European Championships.
He won two Premier League titles, representing Manchester City, before switching to Liverpool in 2015. He represented Liverpool as vice-captain, making 332 appearances and winning the 2020 Premier League title before switching to Brighton for another six years. He retired on June 1st, 2026, representing Brighton with a career spanning 24 seasons and a total of 658 Premier League appearances.