Lauren James
Lauren James (born 29 September 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for FA WSL club Manchester United.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lauren James | ||
Date of birth | 29 September 2001 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2017 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2018 | Arsenal | 5 | (0) |
2018– | Manchester United | 30 | (20) |
National team‡ | |||
2017–2018 | England U17 | 6 | (6) |
2019– | England U19 | 11 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 February 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 January 2020 |
Club career
Arsenal
James was scouted by Arsenal as a 13-year old and trained with the boy's team, but within two years she began training with the first team.[1] On 29 September 2017, James made her debut for Arsenal, coming on in the 67th minute, replacing Lisa Evans in a 2–0 win over Everton in the 2017–18 season.[2] In doing so, she became the second-youngest player in Arsenal's history to make their debut.[1]
Manchester United
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On 13 July 2018, it was announced that James would be part of the first professional Manchester United squad due to compete in the newly restructured 2018–19 FA Women's Championship.[3] She made her competitive debut for Manchester United in a 1–0 League Cup victory against Liverpool, on 19 August.[4] She scored the opening two goals in United's first game of the 2018–19 Championship season, a 12–0 win away to Aston Villa.[5] James was voted FA Women's Championship player of the month for September following her three goals across Manchester United's unbeaten opening month.[6] On 20 April 2019, James scored four goals in a 7–0 league win against Crystal Palace.[7]
James scored United's first ever WSL goal, netting in the 71st minute in a 2–0 win against Liverpool on 28 September 2019.[8] Two weeks later, James was sent off in United's 3–0 league win away to Tottenham Hotspur after receiving two yellow cards.[9] James signed her first professional contract with the club on 16 December.[10]
International career
In April 2017, James made her under-17 debut in a 2–0 friendly defeat to USA. On 14 October 2017, she captained England during a 10–0 win over Latvia as part of 2018 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification, scoring four goals.
In January 2019, James received her first call-up to the under-19 squad for the Algarve Tournament.[11] In July 2019, James was named in the England squad for the 2019 UEFA Under-19 Championship in Scotland.[12]
Personal life
James is the younger sister of Chelsea defender Reece James.[13] She has cited her father Nigel, a UEFA licensed football coach, as inspiration: "[He] has helped me every step of the way. I grew up playing football with my brothers and wanted to play like them; I have always loved the game. I am grateful to my Dad for all the time, effort and love that he has put into my football by coaching me in order that I reach the very best level."[14]
She attended Whitton School.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 12 February 2020.[16]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup[lower-alpha 1] | League Cup[lower-alpha 2] | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Arsenal | 2017–18 | WSL 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Manchester United | 2018–19 | Championship | 18 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 17 |
2019–20 | WSL | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 9 | |
Total | 30 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 45 | 26 | ||
Career total | 35 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 53 | 27 |
- Includes the Women's FA Cup
- Includes the WSL Cup/Women's League Cup
Honours
Individual
- FA Women's Championship Player of the Month: September 2018[6]
References
- Kershaw, Tom (14 August 2019). "Manchester United Women's Lauren James: 'At first boys would ask why I'm training with them, but after a few weeks they realised'". The Independent. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- "Everton Ladies 0–2 Arsenal Ladies". 29 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- "United Women's Squad – Player by Player". 13 July 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- Drudge, Harriet (19 August 2018). "MATCH REPORT: LIVERPOOL WOMEN 0 UNITED WOMEN 1". ManUtd.com. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- "MATCH REPORT: ASTON VILLA 0 UNITED WOMEN 12". www.manutd.com. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Award for Man Utd hotshot". thefa.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- Bath, Adam (20 April 2019). "Match report for Man United Women v Crystal Palace Ladies 20 April 2019". ManUtd.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- Bostock, Adam (28 September 2019). "Manchester United Women 2 Liverpool 0". ManUtd.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- Carney, Sam (13 October 2019). "Tottenham Hotspur Women 0 Manchester United Women 3". ManUtd.com. Manchester United F.C. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- "Lauren James signs professional contract at United Women". ManUtd.com. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- Association, The Football. "England Women's U19 squad named for Algarve Tournament". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- "England squad named for UEFA Women's U19 Finals". thefa.com. The Football Association. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- Rudd, Alyson (3 November 2018). "Brother and sister who are giving dad a very difficult decision to make". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- "Testimoinals". www.nigeljameselitecoaching.com. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- Weich, Ben (20 January 2017). "Teenage football prodigy wins call up to England youth team". Richmond & Twickenham Times. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- "Lauren James player profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- "Man Utd Women 7–0 Crystal Palace Ladies: Women's Championship title sealed by win". BBC Sport. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lauren James. |
- Profile at the Manchester United F.C. website
- Lauren James – UEFA competition record
- Lauren James at Soccerway