James Milner

39-Year-Old Midfielder/DefenderM/D
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier

England

Features in season finale
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
May 27, 2025
Milner featured for one minute in Sunday's 4-1 win over Tottenham, marking his return from a long-term knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Milner underwent knee surgery that was expected to have him back by the end of December, but a nerve was damaged during the operation which made his recovery very difficult. He returned before the end of the season and featured in the season finale, a sign of his unwavering motivation after publicly stating he feared he may not play again. The veteran appeared in four matches this season, starting three early on and creating four chances. While he's looking to sign a new deal with Brighton, it's hard to see him having more than a leadership role in a new campaign at 39 years old.
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Unlikely to return this season
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
May 16, 2025
Milner (hamstring) is continuing his rehab on the pitch but is unlikely to return this season, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference. "James [Milner] is doing rehab on the pitch, he's getting closer. I'm not sure if we will see him this season, but it's a nice process what he's going through now."
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Back on pitch with rehab coaches
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
May 9, 2025
Milner (hamstring) has returned to the pitch with the team and the rehabilitation staff, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference. "James is back on the pitch with the team but with the rehab coaches."
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Could return before end of season
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
February 21, 2025
Milner (hamstring) has been working diligently in his rehabilitation process and could potentially return before the end of the season, coach Fabian Hurzeler confirmed in a press conference. "He is training very hard. He is very professional and supportive of the players, me, and the coaching staff."
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Out indefinitely
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
December 20, 2024
Milner (hamstring) has no clear timeline on his return, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "But we are trying to bring him back on the pitch as quick as possible and to help him with his rehab. It's hard to predict when that will be."
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Close to return
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
December 13, 2024
Milner (hamstring) is edging closer to a return, but this weekend's game against Crystal Palace seems highly unlikely, coach Fabian Hurzeler stated in the press conference.
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Could extend Brighton tenure
M/DBrighton & Hove Albion
May 14, 2025
Milner could sign a new contract with Brighton in the summer, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Brighton are in talks with the 39-year-old veteran English midfielder over a new deal with the club. Even though Milner is way past his prime years, Brighton rate him highly due to his positional versatility but also due to what he brings off the pitch. It wouldn't be surprising if Milner returns to Brighton for one more year before calling it a career.
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