James McGarry (footballer)


James Robert McGarry is a New Zealand professional footballer who last played as a left back for Eredivisie club Willem II.

Club career

Wellington Phoenix

On 10 September 2015, McGarry joined Wellington Phoenix together with his countryman Logan Rogerson.
On 10 May 2016, Wellington Phoenix released McGarry from his contract so he could gain game time at Wellington United during the winter. He then returned to play for the Wellington Phoenix, mainly appearing in their reserve team.

Willem II

Following the expiration of McGarry's contract at Wellington Phoenix, McGarry signed for Eredivisie club Willem II on a two-year contract, alongside fellow New Zealander Michael Woud. He was named in the starting eleven for the first game of the Eredivisie season against VVV-Venlo, playing 63 minutes before being substituted.

International career

McGarry represented New Zealand at both the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his debut for New Zealand national football team on 17 November 2019 in a friendly against Lithuania.

Personal Life

He is the son of former New Zealand football and international player Michael McGarry.