James McClean

McClean James (2012)

James McClean ( born April 22, 1989 in Derry ) is an Irish football player who is under contract with the Football League Championship club Wigan Athletic since 2013.

Playing career

Derry City (2008-2011)

It first been active for the Institute FC, joined James McClean 2008 local rivals Derry City. The club from the Northern Ireland Derry retired in 1972 as a result of the conflict in Northern Ireland from the Northern Ireland League and starts in the Irish League since 1985. 2010 McClean rose with Derry as second division champions in the premier league.

Sunderland AFC (2011 - )

On 9 August 2011, the Sunderland AFC has announced the signing of James McClean. After the sacking of manager Steve Bruce, he celebrated under his successor Martin O'Neill 11 December 2011 in a 2-1 home win against Blackburn Rovers debut. As a result, the 22 -year-old conquered a permanent place in the Premier League club. On March 23, 2012 McClean signed a new three-year contract at Sunderland.

National

James McClean played between 2009 and 2010 seven games in the Northern Ireland U-21 national team. After he was nominated by the Northern Ireland national team coach Nigel Worthington for the national team, to McClean decided on an offer from the Irish Association to maintain. On 29 February 2012, he made ​​his debut for Ireland in the match against the Czech Republic (1:1).