James Collins
Collins joined City less than a year ago and made an immediate impact. He scored on his debut against Peterborough and quickly established himself as the focal point of the attack, combining sharp movement in the box with calm finishing and a strong work rate across the front line. By mid-November 2025, the 35-year-old had scored 16 goals in all competitions for the Imps, including strikes in league action and the EFL Trophy, underlining his consistency across the calendar year.
Before arriving at Sincil Bank, Collins built an extensive EFL career, including a spell at Cardiff. Collins rejected a new contract with Luton at the end of the 2020–21 season and signed for fellow Championship club Cardiff City. He scored his first goal for Cardiff in a 2-1 win against Preston North End but spent two years at Cardiff scoring just three times in 30 appearances.