James McFadden (born 14 April 1983) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Birmingham City. His goal for Scotland in the Euro 2008 qualification match on 12 September 2007 against France in the Parc des Princes is regarded as one of Scotland's most famous goals, alongside two of his other historic goals, where he scored the winner to beat the Netherlands in a play-off tie, and an Archie Gemmill replica against Macedonia....
more
James McFadden (born 14 April 1983) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Birmingham City. His goal for Scotland in the Euro 2008 qualification match on 12 September 2007 against France in the Parc des Princes is regarded as one of Scotland's most famous goals, alongside two of his other historic goals, where he scored the winner to beat the Netherlands in a play-off tie, and an Archie Gemmill replica against Macedonia.
Born in Springburn, Glasgow, McFadden joined the Motherwell youth system at a young age, making his first-team debut when he was 17 years old. He came to greater prominence during the 2002–03 SPL season, scoring 19 goals from 34 starts and winning the Scottish Young Player of the Year Award. This was in a season when Motherwell finished bottom of the Premier League and should have been relegated but were given a reprieve due to Scottish First Division champions Falkirk not meeting stadium criteria. McFadden received some criticism for his...
less
