James Clarke (born 21 January 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
Career Early career A native of Ballivor, County Meath, Clarke began his schoolboy playing career with Belvedere and Cherry Orchard before moving up to play at Under 19 level for Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United.
Drogheda United On 1 July 2019, Clarke signed his first professional contract with Drogheda United, graduating from the Under 19 set up. The midfielder would nail down a starting place under boss Tim Clancy and later Kevin Doherty.
Bohemians In July 2022, Clarke joined Bohemians for an undisclosed fee. He made his full league debut against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. Clarke would net his first goal for Bohs in September against UCD.
Derry City On 18 December 2025, Derry City announced that Clarke had joined the club on a free transfer ahead of the 2026 season, signing a three-year contract.
Personal life Clarke holds a degree in law from Maynooth University.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDrogheda United2020LOI First Division15100–1512021LOI Premier Division24110–2512022231––231Total62310–633Bohemians2022LOI Premier Division13330–133202332552203972024344410038520253380010348Total112201233012723Derry City2026LOI Premier Division2261030266Career total196291436021532
Honours Club Drogheda United League of Ireland First Division: 2020
Individual League of Ireland Player of the Month: August 2023
PFAI Team of the Year: 2023
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