James McFadden
Scottish footballer with Everton tenure
Born
April 14th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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This footballer was a forward who began his professional career with Motherwell, making his debut in 2000. Transferred to Everton in 2003, he showcased his skills in the Premier League. Later stints included time at Birmingham City and the national team, where he earned multiple caps. Recognized for his powerful left foot, his signature moment came with a memorable goal against England during a World Cup qualifier in 2007. His career also included spells at various other clubs before retiring from professional football.
Played for Everton in the Premier League
Scored a famous goal against England in 2007
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