James McGarry, born 9 April 1998 (age 28), is a New Zealand left-back with Wellington Phoenix, where he wears squad number 23. He is valued at around £213,000 by Transfermarkt, which feels a fairly sober reflection of an established A-League player rather than a speculative prospect.
His most productive league spell came with Central Coast Mariners in 2022–23, when he scored two goals in 11 appearances. That season gave him a bit more end product from full-back, without turning him into something he is not.
McGarry has remained a regular first-team presence for Wellington Phoenix in 2025–26, making 24 A-League appearances and scoring once. His career to this point has been built around steady senior football in Australasia, with Wellington currently the main stage for his work.
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