James Morris (footballer, born 2001)

James William Morris (born 23 November 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL Championship club Watford.

James Morris
Personal information
Full name James William Morris[1]
Date of birth (2001-11-23) 23 November 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
Watford
Number 22
Youth career
2011–2020 Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Southampton 0 (0)
2021– Watford 32 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Morris signed his first professional contract with Southampton in August 2020, having been with his boyhood club since joining at Under-10's.[2]

On 4 June 2021, Southampton announced their retained list which confirmed Morris had been released.[3]

Having impressed while on trial, Morris signed for Watford on a one-year contract with the option of another year on 2 August 2021.[4]

Morris made his professional debut in the FA Cup third round against Leicester City on 8 January 2022, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–1 defeat.[5]

In March 2022, Morris signed a new two-year deal with the club and the following April signed an extension until the summer of 2026.[6][7]

Career statistics

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As of 22 October 2024[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Watford 2021–22 Premier League 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23 Championship 12 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 14 0
2023–24 Championship 12 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 16 0
2024–25 Championship 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 11 0
Career total 32 0 5 0 5 0 0 0 42 0

References

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  1. ^ a b James Morris at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Trio sign first professional contracts". southamptonfc.com. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Southampton FC announce 2021 retained list". southamptonfc.com. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Watford sign James Morris after successful trial". watfordobserver.co.uk. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Morris: "It's A Dream Come True"". watfordfc.com. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Official: Morris Signs New Deal!". Watford F.C. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  7. ^ "James Morris: Watford defender signs contract extension". BBC. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  8. ^ James Morris at Soccerway