Joseph James is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bristol City of the EFL Championship.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol City F.C. | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| —2023 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023— | Bristol City | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17.15 28 October 2023 (UTC) | |||
Early life edit
From 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 edit
James 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]
Style of play edit
James is considered capable of playing as a right-back or right-sided centre half.[8]
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.