Biography
New Zealand international and Isuzu UTE A-League Championship winning defender, James McGarry joins Brisbane Roar on a three-year deal ahead of the 25/26 campaign.
The defender joins from Scottish outfit, Aberdeen FC, where he has been plying his trade for the past two seasons, which included a loan in 2025 to Greek second tier side, Athens Kallithea. Prior to this, McGarry began his professional career in 2015 with Wellington Phoenix before moving to Willem II for two seasons in the Dutch Eredivise (first tier).
In 2020, the athletic left back returned to Wellington Phoenix for two seasons before transferring to Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners in 2023. It was here that McGarry’s standout performances saw him become a vital part of a championship winning season, earning him his move to Aberdeen FC.
McGarry, who has represented New Zealand at under-17, under-20, under-23 and senior level brings invaluable experience and ability to get up and down the wings from defence.
Legacy Number: 234
Former clubs
Aberdeen FC (Scotland)
Athens Kallithea (Greece)
Central Coast Mariners
Newcastle Jets
Willem II (Netherlands)
Wellington Phoenix
International
New Zealand
New Zealand under-17, under-20, under-23
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