James Wilson (footballer, born 1989)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Steven Wilson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1989[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Chepstow, Wales | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Sheffield United | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2014 | Bristol City | 31 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Brentford (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Brentford (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Oldham Athletic | 85 | (2) |
| 2016– | Sheffield United | 6 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006–2008 | Wales U19 | 9 | (0) |
| 2009 | Wales U21 | 3 | (1) |
| 2013 | Wales | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:10, 04 September 2016 (UTC). | |||
James Steven Wilson (born 26 February 1989) is a Welsh international footballer currently playing for Sheffield United. Wilson is a central defender who can also play at right-back if required.
Career
Wilson began his career at Bristol City before being loaned out to Brentford for the first 3 months of the 2008–09 season, where he put in a number of impressive performances in a central defensive partnership with Reading loanee Alan Bennett. Despite returning to Ashton Gate by November, Wilson was able to claim a Football League Two winners medal.
He rejoined Brentford in an initial one-month loan deal on 20 August 2009, the loan deal later extended to 1 January 2010, and both clubs have agreed there will be no call-back option for the youngster during the duration of the deal.[2] Wilson was dismissed for a professional foul on Gareth Ainsworth during an away match against Wycombe Wanderers on 24 November and gives away a Penalty, although keeper Wojciech Szczęsny saved the spot-kick, Brentford still lost 0–1 at the end.[3]
On 13 September 2013, Wilson joined Cheltenham Town on an initial one-month loan.[4] Making his debut the following day against Oxford United.
Oldham Athletic
On 31 January 2014, Wilson signed for Oldham Athletic until the end of the 2013–14 season with a view to extending deal.[5]
The one-year option that the club had on Wilson's contract was exercised, extending his contract till the end of the 2014–15 season.[6]
Sheffield United
On 5 July 2016, Wilson signed for Sheffield United on a two-year contract, after rejecting a new deal with Oldham Athletic.
International
Wilson is a former Wales under-21 international, and captained Wales at under-19 level.
In October 2012 he was called into the senior Wales squad,[7] and on 15 October 2013 made his debut for his country away in Belgium.[8]
Honours
- Brentford
- Football League Two Winner: 1
References
- 1 2 3 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
- ↑ "Wilson extends loan deal at Bees". BBC Sport. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ "Wycombe 1–0 Brentford". BBC Sport. 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/wilson-in-inniss-out-1050176.aspx
- ↑ "Central Defender Joins Latics". Bristol City FC. 31 January 2014.
- ↑ "Oldham Athletic retained list". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ↑ Wilson in Wales squad
- ↑
