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PlayerRarity: Rare12 cards2015-2026

James McClean: cards, rarity and popularity

A footballer, James McClean has a full set of cards in the Elofoot card game. He was a full international from 2012 to 2023 (national team: Republic of Ireland).

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James McClean

PlayerYear 2024
Rarity: Rare
2024 card, the rarest

Image: Michael Kranewitter · CC BY-SA 3.0 at · source

Club career: Institute F.C. (2007-2008), Derry City F.C. (2008-2011, since 2026), Sunderland A.F.C. (2011-2013), Wigan Athletic F.C. (2013-2015, 2021-2023), West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2015-2018), Stoke City F.C. (2018-2021) and Wrexham A.F.C. (2023-2026). He currently plays for Derry City F.C., since 2026. Team-mates who also have their own page include Danny Welbeck, Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford.

How it works: one card per year, with a rarity set by that year's real-world popularity, measured on Wikipedia.

The cards, year by year

James McClean has 12 cards in the game, from 2015 to 2026. The set includes 1 rare and 11 uncommon. The standout is the 2024 card, a rare one minted on a median of 31,863 views a month. Once minted, a card is frozen - the rarity of its year stays with it for good.

  1. 2015Rarity: Uncommon23K views/month
  2. 2016Rarity: Uncommon10K views/month
  3. 2017Rarity: Uncommon11K views/month
  4. 2018Rarity: Uncommon10K views/month
  5. 2019Rarity: Uncommon10K views/month
  6. 2020Rarity: Uncommon11K views/month
  7. 2021Rarity: Uncommon14K views/month
  8. 2022Rarity: Uncommon11K views/month
  9. 2023Rarity: Uncommon24K views/month
  10. 2024Rarity: Rare32K views/month
  11. 2025Rarity: Uncommon23K views/month
  12. 2026Rarity: Uncommon15K views/month

Popularity year by year

Popularity is the monthly median of views of his Wikipedia page, year by year. It peaked in 2024 (31,863 views a month) and was lowest in 2019 (10,108). In 2025, the median reached 23,204 views a month, down 27% on 2024. Over the last twelve months: 15,078 views a month.

Monthly median views of the Wikipedia page, per year, and rarity of that year's card
YearViews per month (median)Card of the year
2026last 12 months15,078Rarity: Uncommon
202523,204Rarity: Uncommon
202431,863Rarity: Rare
202324,165Rarity: Uncommon
202211,058Rarity: Uncommon
202113,530Rarity: Uncommon
202011,320Rarity: Uncommon
201910,108Rarity: Uncommon
201810,415Rarity: Uncommon
201710,965Rarity: Uncommon
201610,438Rarity: Uncommon
20156 months measured22,833Rarity: Uncommon

Mini quiz

2 questions to test what you know.

  1. 1.In what year was James McClean born?

  2. 2.What position does James McClean play?

Profile

Born
1989
Nationality
Ireland
Position
Midfielder
Clubs
National team

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Frequently asked questions

What is the rarest James McClean card?

The 2024 card, which is rare: that year the subject's Wikipedia page drew a median of 31,863 views a month.

How many James McClean cards are there?

12 cards, one per year of fame, from 2015 to 2026: 1 rare and 11 uncommon.

Which was James McClean's most popular year?

2024, with a median of 31,863 views a month on his Wikipedia page - the 2024 card is rare.

Which clubs has James McClean played for?

Institute F.C. (2007-2008), Derry City F.C. (2008-2011, since 2026), Sunderland A.F.C. (2011-2013), Wigan Athletic F.C. (2013-2015, 2021-2023), West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2015-2018), Stoke City F.C. (2018-2021) and Wrexham A.F.C. (2023-2026).

How do I get a James McClean card?

By opening packs of 5 cards: 3 packs are free when you sign up, then packs refill for free. Cards can also be traded with friends, or on the market for in-game coins.

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Image credits

Image: Michael Kranewitter · CC BY-SA 3.0 at · source

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Elofoot is not affiliated with any player, club, national team, competition, organiser or stadium mentioned. Names identify the subjects of the cards; facts come from Wikidata, popularity from Wikipedia page-view statistics and pictures from Wikimedia Commons, under their licences.

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