James Morrison

• Full name: James Charles Morrison
• Date of birth: 25 November 1986
• Place of birth: Stirling, Scotland
• Nationality: Scottish
• Primary position: Central midfielder
• Youth clubs: Stirling Boys Club, Celtic (youth), Middlesbrough (youth)
• Senior career (notable):
  • Middlesbrough (2005–2007) — made first-team breakthrough with a number of appearances in the Premier League and Championship
  • West Bromwich Albion (2007–2016) — the club where he spent the majority of his career; known for his passing, set-piece delivery and composure in midfield
  • Cardiff City (2016–2018) — later career moves included a spell at Cardiff
• International career: Scotland national team — earned multiple caps between 2008 and 2016, contributing as a regular midfield option when available
• Playing style and strengths:
  • Technically skilled central midfielder with good vision and passing range
  • Set-piece specialist capable of delivering dangerous free-kicks and corners
  • Calm on the ball and effective in controlling tempo
• Notable facts:
  • Became an important first-team player for West Bromwich Albion after joining in 2007 and remained influential through their Premier League campaigns.
  • Respected for consistency and professionalism during his long stint at West Brom.

Career statistics (approximate)

• Club appearances: Over 400 senior club appearances across his career
• Club goals: Around 30–40 senior career goals
• International caps: 20+ for Scotland

Retirement / later life: After leaving top-flight football he moved into the later stages of his playing career; for current status (coaching, retirement confirmation or post-playing role) consult up-to-date sources as this summary reflects known information up to the mid-2010s and later career moves.