David James facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | David James | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Kerala Blasters | ||
| Number | 70 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1989-1992 1992-1999 1999-2001 2001-2004 2004-2006 2006- 2014- |
Watford Liverpool Aston Villa West Ham United Manchester City Portsmouth Kerala Blasters |
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| National team | |||
| 1997-2009 | England | ||
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David James (born 1 August 1970) is a famous English footballer who played as a Goalkeeper. He is known for playing for many top clubs in England and for the England national team. He retired from playing professionally after a long and successful career.
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Playing for Clubs
David James started his football journey at Watford in 1989. He quickly became their main goalkeeper. His great performances caught the eye of bigger clubs.
Liverpool F.C.
In 1992, David James moved to Liverpool, one of England's most famous clubs. He played for Liverpool for seven years, making many appearances in the Premier League. During his time there, he helped the team win the League Cup in 1995.
Aston Villa and West Ham United
After leaving Liverpool in 1999, David James joined Aston Villa. He continued to be a strong goalkeeper there. Later, in 2001, he moved to West Ham United. He played for West Ham for a few seasons, even when they were in the Championship.
Manchester City and Portsmouth
In 2004, James signed with Manchester City. He played there for two years before moving to Portsmouth in 2006. At Portsmouth, he achieved one of his biggest successes. He helped the team win the FA Cup in 2008, which was a huge achievement for the club. He was a key player in their FA Cup victory.
Later Career
After leaving Portsmouth, David James continued to play for other clubs. Towards the end of his career, he even played in India for Kerala Blasters in 2014. He also took on a role as a player-manager there.
Playing for England
David James also had a long career playing for his country, England. He made his first appearance for the national team in 1997.
He was part of the England squad for several major tournaments. This included the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea. He was also selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Later, he was part of the team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He played in some of the matches during these big tournaments.
He earned a total of 53 caps for England, which means he played 53 times for his country. He was known for his experience and leadership in the national team.
See also
In Spanish: David James (desambiguación) para niños
