James Carragher is entering his first senior season at Wigan Athletic after signing his first professional contract in the summer of 2021. The central defender joined Latics as an Under 14 from Liverpool FC and has continued to impress throughout his four years with the Club’s academy. Carragher has played a key role in the recent success for our Academy sides, including the Clarets Cup win in 2018/19 and the outstanding run to the FA Youth Cup quarter finals in 2019/20. Carragher was named captain of the U18s last season and skippered the side as they became Professional Development League National Champions in May after another outstanding season. A player who possesses great leadership skills and is a strong one-vs-one defender, Carragher will look to continue his progression this term after featuring for Leam Richardson’s first team during pre-season. He made his first-team debut as a substitute in the Carabao Cup First Round fixture at Hull City, before making his first start in the Papa John’s Trophy against Wolves U21s.