Manjrekar James is a Canadian international defender whose physical presence and defensive reliability are key for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. The 32-year-old center-back, standing 191 cm tall, brings a wealth of experience from his travels across European football before settling in Australasia. James began his career in Canada before moving to Europe, where he played in Hungary and Denmark, earning caps for the Canadian national team along the way. His key attributes are his strength in the air, composed tackling, and leadership qualities. His career highlights include representing Canada in World Cup qualifiers and being a defensive mainstay for his club sides. With a market value of €200,000, James is seen as a steady and experienced defender who organizes the backline and contributes to set-pieces at the other end of the pitch.