James Brown (born 4 June 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a right back for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic.
Brown began his career with Shelbourne, joining the senior team in April 2016. He signed for Drogheda United for the 2019 season. He won the 2020 League of Ireland First Division title with Drogheda, and was later selected for the 2021 PFAI Premier Division Team of the Year, as well as being Drogheda's Supporters' Player of the Year. He served as Drogheda's captain.
In late 2021, he underwent trials with English clubs Blackburn Rovers and Bristol Rovers. He signed a contract with Blackburn Rovers in January 2022. He made his EFL Championship debut for Blackburn on the final day of the 2021âÂÂ22 season, starting in the club's 2âÂÂ1 defeat of Birmingham City. On 29 July 2022, Brown signed for EFL League Two club Stockport County on loan for the 2022âÂÂ23 season. He moved on loan to Doncaster Rovers in January 2023.
On 7 July 2023, Brown joined Scottish Premiership club Ross County on a permanent deal. He left the club at the end of his contract in June 2025 following their relegation to the Scottish Championship.
On 30 August 2025, Brown signed for Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on a one-year-contract.
On 22 February 2026, Brown signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic on a long-term contract.
Brown has been described as an "attack-minded full-back" who "is competent with both feet, can either cut inside or take the defender down to the byline in order to deliver a cross".
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