Joseph James (born 27 June 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bath City on loan from EFL Championship club Bristol City.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 June 2006[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Weston-super-Mare, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bath City on loan from Bristol City | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Bristol City | 2 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Bath City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17.15 28 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life
editFrom Weston Super Mare, James joined Bristol City at the age of eight years-old, having also declined an offer to join Southampton. He progressed through the age-group teams at Bristol City, predominantly playing at right-back.[2]
Career
editJames began to be included in Bristol City first-team match day squads in October 2023. Prior to his debut he received praise from manager Nigel Pearson who predicted he had "a bright future" and noted his "composure".[3] He made his professional debut aged 17 years-old, on 25 October 2023, in the EFL Championship at home against Ipswich Town.[4][5] He made his first league start in the following fixture, away in the league against Cardiff City on 28 October 2023.[6][7]
During the 2023-24 season he helped the Bristol City team make a deep run to the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup. He signed a two-year professional contract with the club in May 2024.[8] In October 2024, he joined Bath City on a short-term loan making his league debut on 5 October 2024 against Chesham United.[9]
Style of play
editJames is considered capable of playing as a right-back or right-sided centre half.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Joseph James". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Piercy, James (6 October 2023). "Bristol City notebook: A budding bromance, new face on the bus and Andi Weimann's milestone". Bristol Post. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Pearson reveals fresh Bristol City injury problem and praises unknown young talent pre-Coventry City". Bristol World. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Bristol 0–1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Piercy, James (25 October 2023). "Bristol City player ratings vs Ipswich Town: Cornick makes impact and Knight shines in defeat". Bristol Post. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "CARDIFF VS. BRISTOL CITY". Soccerway. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ Cork, Tristan (28 October 2023). "Cardiff City v Bristol City – player ratings as teenagers James and Knight-Lebel shine". Bristol Post. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Piercey, James (10 May 2024). "Bristol City reward FA Youth Cup side with 10 pro deals ahead of publication of retained list". Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Loan watch: Bak scores hat-trick as James joins Bath". bcfc. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Forrester, Rochard (3 May 2023). "Three players who stood out as Bristol City proved the future's bright with cup triumph". Bristol Post. Retrieved 25 October 2023.