James Milner. English footballer (born 1986). For other people named James Milner, see. James Milner (disambiguation). James Milner MBE. Milner playing for Liverpool in 2022 Personal information Full name James Philip Milner [1]. Date of birth (1986-01-04) 4 January 1986 (age 37) [2]. Place of birth Leeds, England. Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [3]. Position(s) Midfielder, full-back Club information Current team Liverpool Number 7.