Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia
Date Signed: July 2005
NUFC Debut:

International career
2 Australia caps, 1 goal

Adelaide born forward with an Italian father and Greek mother.

James skipped the AIS programme in Australia as well as the A-League, opting to sign for United instead.

He made his reserve team debut against Everton on 23 January 2006 and in 2006/07 was a regular in Lee Clark's side.

 Was on the bench for three of United's UEFA Cup matches in 2006/07 and for the Premiership match at Tottenham in January 2007.

Troisi made his debut for the Olyroos on 18th April 2007 against Saudi Arabia in an Olympic qualifier. He followed up a good performance against the Saudis with a goal in the all-important clash with Iran in his hometown of Adelaide.

Signed a new 18 month contract in January 2007.