James Gale (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Henry Wilson Gale[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 December 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Macclesfield | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Derby County | ||
| Long Eaton United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Long Eaton United | ||
| 2021–2025 | Mansfield Town | 37 | (4) |
| 2022 | → Guiseley (loan) | 11 | (4) |
| 2024–2025 | → Solihull Moors (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 2025 | → Boston United (loan) | 20 | (3) |
| 2025–2026 | Altrincham | 0 | (0) |
| 2026- | Macclesfield | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 February 2026 | |||
James Henry Wilson Gale is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League North side Macclesfield F.C.
Mansfield Town
Gale began his career in the Derby County academy, being released aged 14 and joining Long Eaton United.[2]
Gale joined Mansfield Town on 1 September 2021.[3] He made his senior debut for Mansfield Town on 9 November 2021 in the starting line-up for the 6-3 win against Newcastle United Under-21s in the FA Trophy group stage.[4]
In February 2022, Gale joined National League North side Guiseley on a one-month loan deal.[5]
In November 2022 Gale signed a contract with Mansfield Town until the end of the 2023-24 season.[6] On 18 April 2023, he scored his first Mansfield Town goal with what proved to be the winner in a 2–1 victory over Newport County.[7]
Following promotion to League One in the 2023–24 season, Gale signed a new two-year contract.[8] In July 2024, he joined National League side Solihull Moors on a season-long loan deal.[9] He was recalled in January 2025,[10] subsequently joining Boston United, also of the National League, on loan for the remainder of the season.[11]
Altrincham
On 8 June 2025, Gale signed for National League side Altrincham on a free transfer.[12]
