Nathan James (footballer)

Nathan James
Personal information
Full name Nathan Tunchatchawan James[1]
Date of birth (2004-09-28) 28 September 2004 (age 20)[2]
Place of birth Coventry, England
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Mickleover
(on loan from Barnsley)
Youth career
20??–2021 Leicester City
2021–2023 Burnley
2023 Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Barnsley 0 (0)
2023Farsley Celtic (loan) 0 (0)
2024–Mickleover (loan) 0 (0)
International career
2022 Thailand U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:29, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Nathan Tunchatchawan James (born 28 September 2004) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a defender for Mickleover on loan from EFL League One club Barnsley. He represented Thailand U20 at the 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship.

Career

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James turned professional at Barnsley in July 2023, having impressed academy manager Bobby Hassell during his time playing in the Academy at Burnley.[3] He made his first-team debut for Barnsley on 5 September 2023, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute for Maël de Gevigney in an EFL Trophy group stage game with Grimsby Town; Barnsley won the match 2–0.[4] On 25 October, he joined Farsley Celtic on loan.[5][6]

In October 2024, James joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Mickleover on a two-month loan deal.[7]

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 September 2023
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
Barnsley 2023–24[8] EFL League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Farsley Celtic (loan) 2023–24 National League North 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
  1. ^ Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nathan James - Defender - Under 21s - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ^ Nathan James at Soccerway
  3. ^ "NATHAN TUNCHATCHAWAN JAMES SIGNS FOR REDS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Barnsley vs Grimsby Town on 05 Sep 23 - Match Centre - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  5. ^ Baron, John (25 October 2023). "Farsley Celtic sign Nathan Tunchatchawan James from Barnsley". farsleyceltic.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  6. ^ Coates, Tom (25 October 2023). "Bradford City and Barnsley prospects join National League North outfit Farsley Celtic". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ^ @Mickleover_FC (25 October 2024). "🚨 NEW SIGNING ✍🏻 Mickleover FC is pleased to announce the signing to Thailand U20 international defender Nathan James. The 20 year old centre back joins us on a two month loan from @BarnsleyFC and is available for tomorrow's game. A big thank you to Barnsley. #MFC ❤️🖤" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 October 2024 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Games played by Nathan James in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.