James Brown, a right back defender known for his precision game, was born on 4 June 1998 in the Republic of Ireland. Of 5ft 9in (1.77m) istature, Brown packs a considerable punch, skewing the measuring scales at 12st 1lb (77kg). Currently, this promising twenty-six-year-old player dons the number 2 jersey for Ross County.
His market value is exchanged at approximately £170k, as informed by Transfermarkt. His contract with Ross County is in its final laps, poised to expire on 31 May 2025.
In an interesting move back in January 2019, Brown shifted allegiances from Shelbourne to Drogheda United, both established names in the Premier Division of Irish football. During his debut season 2021 at Drogheda United, Brown displayed commendable form, making 34 first team appearances and scoring his maiden goal in league matches.
January 2022 saw Brown venturing into the English Championship with Blackburn Rovers, although his stint was limited to only one first-team appearance. By July 2022, Brown was transferred on loan to Stockport County in England's League One. Here, he garnered 16 first team appearances during the 2022-2023 season.
The following year, Brown was again on the move, this time loaned to Doncaster Rovers in the League Two, where he marked ten first team appearances. His time in the English segments of football culminated in July 2023 when he permanently transferred to Ross County in the Scottish Premiership, the transaction amount kept undisclosed.
He made a notable contribution to the club in the 2023-2024 season, making 31 first team appearances and scoring one goal. For the current season, 2024-2025, Brown has already racked up 21 first team appearances in league matches.
His involvement in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Ross County stands out, with Brown making five appearances in total, scoring one goal during his four starts. He also had a significant role to play in the Premiership Play-offs 2023-2024 for Ross County, where he made two starts.
