17 Facts About James McArthur

James McFarlane McArthur was born on 7 October 1987 and is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

James McArthur made over 190 appearances for Hamilton before joining Wigan Athletic in July 2010.

James McArthur helped Wigan win the FA Cup in 2013, before being signed by Crystal Palace in the summer of 2014.

James McArthur made 32 international appearances for the Scotland national team between 2010 and 2017.

James McArthur made his professional debut in January 2005 against Ross County.

James McArthur established himself in the Hamilton team the following season and scored his first goal in April 2006 against St Johnstone.

In May 2008 after helping his side to the Scottish First Division, James McArthur was awarded with a new three-year contract.

On 5 April 2010, James McArthur went on a three-day visit to Premier League club Wigan Athletic with a view to a permanent move in the summer.

James McArthur extended his contract with Wigan in May 2012, with the new deal due to run until 2016.

On 1 September 2014, James McArthur signed a three-year contract with Crystal Palace after joining from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee; due to a clause in his Wigan contract, his former club Hamilton received a sell-on fee from the Crystal Palace transfer, which they used to invest in the youth system through which the player had emerged.

In May 2018, having helped his club to maintain top division status for the fifth consecutive season of his spell at Selhurst Park, James McArthur was recognised by the Premier League for reaching 200 appearances in the competition.

James McArthur McCarthy joined Palace in 2019 and the pair resumed their midfield partnership for much of the next two seasons.

In June 2022, James McArthur signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2023.

On 7 August 2023, James McArthur announced his retirement from professional football.

James McArthur was first called up to the Scotland under-21 squad in February 2008, and he made his debut at that level against Ukraine later that month.

On 16 November 2010, James McArthur made his senior international debut as a second-half substitute for Charlie Adam against the Faroe Islands.

James McArthur scored his first international goal on 9 February 2011, in a Nations Cup match against Northern Ireland.