Full name Thomas Lynn James Number 44 2013– Cardiff City Role Footballer Weight 65 kg | Place of birth Cardiff, Wales Years Team Name Thomas James Height 1.80 m Current team Cardiff City F.C. | |
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Date of birth (1996-04-15) 15 April 1996 (age 19) | ||
Thomas Lynn James (born 15 April 1996), known as Tom James, is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cardiff City.
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Early life
James grew up in Taff's Well, attending Gwaelod-y-Garth Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg, Pontypridd. He was playing for Pentyrch Rangers when talent-spotted by Cardiff City.
Club career
James joined Cardiff City at under-9 level and signed his first professional contract with the club in April 2014. James made his professional debut for Cardiff against Chelsea on 11 May 2014, coming on as an 89th minute substitute for Fraizer Campbell in a 2–1 home loss.
International career
At the end of May 2014, James was called up to the Wales under-19 team for their 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship elite round matches against Belgium, Portugal and Greece James made his under-19 debut in a 3-2 defeat to Portugal.