| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Brain | ||
| Date of birth | 11 September 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Bristol, England | ||
| Date of death | 1971 (aged 70–71) | ||
| Place of death | Barnet, London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1923 | Ton Pentre | ||
| 1923–1931 | Arsenal | 204 | (125) |
| 1931–1934 | Tottenham Hotspur | 45 | (10) |
| 1934–1937 | Swansea Town | 51 | (25) |
| 1937–1939 | Bristol City | 32 | (9) |
| 1939–1940 | Cheltenham Town | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1939–? | King's Lynn | ||
| 1937–1948 | Cheltenham Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Brain (11 September 1900 – 1971) was an English professional football manager and player who played as a centre forward.