Chris James (footballer)
Chris James playing for All Whites vs Mexico
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christopher Paul James | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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Current team
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2005 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2007 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Tampere United | 19 | (4) |
| 2008 | → TPV (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2009 | → FC Ilves (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| 2010 | Barnet | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | APIA Leichhardt | 18 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | Kuopion Palloseura | 40 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | Sedan | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | Ekenäs IF | 10 | (0) |
| 2016 | FC Haka | 23 | (4) |
| 2017– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004 | England U17 | ||
| 2005–2006 | England U19 | 9 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | New Zealand U20 | 8 | (7) |
| 2006– | New Zealand | 21 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 April 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 January 2014 |
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Christopher "Chris" Paul James (born 4 July 1987) is a professional football player who currently plays for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the United Soccer League. James represent New Zealand at international level. James, predominantly a central midfielder or deep lying playmaker.
James' first professional contract was with Premier League side Fulham. Although he never made a senior first-team appearance, he made many appearances for the reserve side. James was offered a one-year contract extension by Fulham in 2007, however James declined the offer to pursue first team opportunities elsewhere.
In February 2008, he signed a two-year contract with Tampere United. Even though the 2008 season wasn't a very successful one for his team, James debut season was impressive, in 17 league games he scored three goals and also provided eight assists in his breakthrough season. He represented Tampere United in their four Champions League Qualifiers scoring two goals.
James was signed by Football League Two side Barnet in March 2010 on a free transfer subject to international clearance. James made his first team debut as a late substitute in a 3–1 home victory over Chesterfield on 5 April 2010. James was released at the end of the season due to change of management at Barnet.
After his departure from his third Finnish side FC Haka, James was signed by second-tier American club Colorado Springs Switchbacks F.C. on a free transfer on January 12, 2017.
James played for the England youth team representing them over 30 times at Under 16–18 levels but has now chosen to play for the country of his birth, New Zealand.Ricki Herbert included him in the All Whites squad just days after receiving international clearance to play for New Zealand for the friendly match against then-World Champions Brazil on 5 June 2006, which they lost 4–0. He has made a number of appearances for his country since his debut, playing the likes of Charlton Athletic and Sevilla in friendlies. He also scored a consolation goal against Sevilla which was calmly slotted away.
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