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 18)
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 Two side Wrexham.

Youth career[edit]

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

Career[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  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.