James Brown, a burly defender hailing from the Republic of Ireland, was born on 4 June 1998, and thus currently cutting his teeth at 26 years of age. Not one to be easily overlooked on the field, Brown measures a sturdy 5ft 9in (1.77m) and carries a solid weight of 12 stone 1lb (77kg), sporting the number 2 jersey for Ross County.
A racked value of approximately €200k, or rounded off to around £170k, marks his current market caveat, as duly noted by Transfermarkt. James' stint with Ross County is contracted to extend until the end of May 2025, with a notable 6 months left to the expiration of his current engagement.
Prior to his current escapades, Brown made his on-field debut in January 2019, transitioning from Shelbourne to Drogheda United, both housed in the Premier Division in his motherland of Rep. Ireland. His debut season with Drogheda saw him stepping onto the field 34 times, finding the back of the net once.
In a significant career move, James set his foot across the Irish Sea to enter the Championship circuit in England, transferring from Drogheda United to Blackburn Rovers in January 2022. His time at Blackburn, however, included a solitary first team appearance.
Subsequent to his stint at Blackburn, Brown was loaned over to England's League One unit Stockport County in July 2022, and then to Doncaster Rovers in League Two come January 2023. His tenure at Stockport was peppered with 16 appearances, while his time at Doncaster saw him participate in 10 matches.
In a noteworthy transfer, Brown migrated from the English scenescape to join the ranks with Ross County in the Premiership in Scotland in July 2023. His run in the 2023 - 2024 season saw him participate in 31 matches, and even scoring a goal. The current season of 2024 - 2025 has Brown contributing to his team's efforts in 15 matches so far.
Apart from his regular league engagements, Brown displayed his finesse during the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Ross County. His performance entailed a goal scored, along with four starts and one substitute appearance. Furthermore, Brown had the opportunity to represent Ross County in Scottish Cup in the 2023 - 2024 season, and the Premiership Play-offs in the same year.
