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Aaron James (English footballer)

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Aaron James
Personal information
Full name Aaron Thomas James
Date of birth (2005-06-30) 30 June 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Chester, Cheshire, England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Wrexham
Number 34
Youth career
Wrexham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Wrexham 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aaron Thomas James (born 30 June 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One side Wrexham.

Youth career

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James was a part of Wrexham's youth team, eventually becoming the youth team captain.[1]

Career

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At the age of 16, James signed his first professional deal with Wrexham on 10 December 2021.[2] On 13 January 2023, he made his first team debut in a FA Trophy 4th round match against Altrincham, a 2–2 draw which saw Wrexham being eliminated on penalties.[3]

James made his league debut to cover for injuries to Anthony Forde and Jacob Mendy and a suspension to Ryan Barnett on 14 October 2023, in a 3–2 home win in EFL League Two against Salford City.[4]

Career Statistics

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As of match played 10 September 2024[5]
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
Wrexham 2022–23 National League 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
2023–24 League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 3[b] 0 4 0
2024–25 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 5 0
  1. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Wrexham

References

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  1. ^ "REPORT: WREXHAM 3-1 BLACKPOOL". Blackpool FC. 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ "SIGNED Aaron James signs first professional contract". Wrexham AFC. 10 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Wrexham are knocked out of the FA Trophy by Altrincham". The Leader. 13 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Wrexham come from behind to beat Salford 3-2 in League Two". The Leader. 14 October 2023.
  5. ^ Aaron James at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2024/april/end-of-season-gallery--relive-the-red-dragons-memorable-season/