James Garner is an English FM21 wonderkid who plays for Watford and develops into a classy midfielder in the game
James Garner is an English FM21 wonderkid who plays for Watford and develops into a classy midfielder in the game.
James Garner is an English wonderkid who plays as Central Midfielder for Watford on loan from Man Utd. He is yet to represent England at the senior level but has done so at several junior levels.
James Garner has been with the Man Utd since his youth days. He initially started as a centre back and slowly transitioned to midfield during his teenage years. After being in and around the first team and playing a few cup games in the process, Garner was loaned to Watford at the start of the 2020 season.
Garner is a technically strong central midfielder who is a team player.
· Name – James Garner
· Contracted to – Man Utd (Loaned to Watford)
· Date of birth / Age – 13/3/2001, 19 years old
· Nationality - English
· Height / Weight – 186 cm & 78 kgs
· Preferred foot - Right
· Value / Wage - £6.5m / £5k p/w
· Position –Midfielder (Centre)
· Other positions – Defensive Midfielder
· Similar to Jorginho
Pros
· Garner is well suited to the Championship and can be a leading player for many sides in the future years.
· Is a determined individual who aspires to reach the very top.
· Is a team player.
· Is a very good passer and has the ability to pick out teammates even from difficult situations.
Cons
· Is weak in the air and is a liability from set-pieces and crosses.
· Is not the most aggressive player.
Pros
· Has excellent vision and passing ratings and can pick out excellent passes.
· Is a naturally very fit player and will be available for most games in a season.
· Is versatile and can play in a number of positions in a variety of roles.
· Is a team player.
Cons
· Is not a very aggressive player.
James Garner is a complete central midfielder who does not have many weaknesses.
In the auto-generated save, Garner, unsurprisingly, has struggled to break into the Man Utd squad and has gone on several loans while at the club. In the 2025-2026 season, he joined Dortmund, where he once again has been relegated to the bench and substitute appearances mostly.
James Garner has been with the Man Utd since his youth days. He initially started as a centre back and slowly transitioned to midfield during his teenage years. After being in and around the first team and playing a few cup games in the process, Garner was loaned to Watford at the start of the 2020 season.
Garner is a technically strong central midfielder who is a team player.
James Garner: Basic Player Info
· Name – James Garner
· Contracted to – Man Utd (Loaned to Watford)
· Date of birth / Age – 13/3/2001, 19 years old
· Nationality - English
· Height / Weight – 186 cm & 78 kgs
· Preferred foot - Right
· Value / Wage - £6.5m / £5k p/w
· Position –Midfielder (Centre)
· Other positions – Defensive Midfielder
· Similar to Jorginho
James Garner: Starting Attributes in FM2021
Pros
· Garner is well suited to the Championship and can be a leading player for many sides in the future years.
· Is a determined individual who aspires to reach the very top.
· Is a team player.
· Is a very good passer and has the ability to pick out teammates even from difficult situations.
Cons
· Is weak in the air and is a liability from set-pieces and crosses.
· Is not the most aggressive player.
James Garner: Attributes in 2030 season
Pros
· Has excellent vision and passing ratings and can pick out excellent passes.
· Is a naturally very fit player and will be available for most games in a season.
· Is versatile and can play in a number of positions in a variety of roles.
· Is a team player.
Cons
· Is not a very aggressive player.
James Garner: Career History until 2030
James Garner: FM2021 Wonderkid Review
James Garner is a complete central midfielder who does not have many weaknesses.
In the auto-generated save, Garner, unsurprisingly, has struggled to break into the Man Utd squad and has gone on several loans while at the club. In the 2025-2026 season, he joined Dortmund, where he once again has been relegated to the bench and substitute appearances mostly.
All the lack of game time or playing with accomplished teammates has had an adverse effect on his development, and he has stagnated as a footballer as a result. Despite the negatives, he is still valued at £47.5m in the transfer market, reflecting his abilities. His stats also look pretty good in 2030, and under a human manager, he can be developed into an even better player.
Although his average ratings have been largely unimpressive, he is definitely a steady player and can be a valued asset under the right manager especially managing English teams.
Although his average ratings have been largely unimpressive, he is definitely a steady player and can be a valued asset under the right manager especially managing English teams.
