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James Nolan (born 2 October 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Scottish League One, on loan from Premier League side, Manchester United.
He is the younger brother of Chorley midfielder Joe Nolan.
Career
Nolan started his career progressing through the youth ranks of Manchester United, winning the U-18 Premier League along the way, before signing his first professional contract in 2023, playing with the reserves in the Premier League 2, before making his professional debut on 22 August 2023, playing the full match in a 1–1 away draw to Stockport County in the EFL Cup, in which he scored in the subsequent penalty shootout as United won 5–3.
On deadline day 2024, Nolan joined Scottish League One side, Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan, before making his first team debut as a substitute in a 1–0 home win over Queen of the South on the same day. On 21 September, Nolan scored his first professional goal in a 1–1 home draw with Cove Rangers.
Honours
Manchester United
Under-18 Premier League: 2023–24