James Tavernier

Leeds United

Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Tavernier joined the Leeds United youth system at the age of nine after being picked up from local club Farsley Celtic. He spent six seasons at Leeds, playing a season in goal before moving to a central midfield role.

Newcastle United

Tavernier moved to Newcastle United in 2009. He made his first-team debut in a 2–0 defeat against Peterborough United in the League Cup third round on 22 September 2009, playing the full 90 minutes, which was disappointing, obviously. On 7 January 2011, Tavernier joined Gateshead of the Conference Premier, along with Newcastle teammate Jóan Símun Edmundsson, on a 28-day loan. He made his debut the next day, in a 1–1 home draw against Kidderminster Harriers. Afterwards, his loan deal at the club was extended until 9 April. Gateshead manager Ian Bogie commented by saying Tavernier had a big future in the game. He was recalled by Newcastle on 24 March because of a suspension picked up by defensive cover player James Perch in a reserve team game. Tavernier appeared on the bench for Newcastle's 4–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 2 April. On 11 August 2011, Tavernier joined League One team Carlisle United on an initial one-month loan that was extended to mid-November a month later. Just like his Gateshead counterpart, Carlisle manager Greg Abbott was impressed by Tavernier. He came back to Newcastle after a successful loan spell during which he made 17 appearances. Tavernier…

As of match played 10 May 2026

Tavernier was born in Bradford. His younger brother, Marcus, is also a footballer and plays for English Premier League side Bournemouth.

Rotherham United

Football League One play-offs: 2014 Bristol City

Football League One: 2014–15 Football League Trophy: 2014–15 Rangers

Scottish Premiership: 2020–21 Scottish Cup: 2021–22; runner up: 2015–16, 2023–24 Scottish League Cup: 2023–24 runner up: 2019–20, 2022–23, 2024–25 Scottish Championship: 2015–16 Scottish Challenge Cup: 2015–16 UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2021–22 Individual

PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year: 2020–21 PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2015–16 Scottish Championship Scottish Championship Player of the Month: August 2015 Scottish Premiership Player of the Month: September 2020, November 2020 Scottish Professional Football League Goal of the Season: 2015–16 PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2017–18 Premiership, 2018–19 Premiership, 2020–21 Scottish Premiership, 2021–22 Premiership, 2022–23 Premiership UEFA Europa League top scorer: 2021–22 (7 goals) UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2021–22 Rangers Hall of Fame: 2023