Reece James

Reece James Biography

Full Name Reece James
Age 24 Years old.
Birth Name Reece James
Birth Date 1999-12-08
Gender Male

Reece James is an English footballer. He is famous for playing as a right-back for Chelsea in the Premier League and leading the team as captain. He also plays for the England national team. He wears jersey number 24. He started in Chelsea's youth academy, turned pro in 2017, and led the under-18s to win the FA Youth Cup that season. He returned from a successful loan with Wigan Athletic and joined Chelsea's first team in 2019. Reece was named club captain in 2023. He represented England in youth teams and earned his first senior cap against Wales in October 2020.

Nationality English
Position Defender - Right-Back
Horoscope Sagittarius
Current Team Chelsea F.C.
Famous For Chelsea Academy Player of the Year (2017-18)

Reece James Family and Ethnic Background

Reece James was born on December 8, 1999, in Redbridge, England. He holds British nationality and has a mixed ethnic background. His dad's side is from Grenada and Dominica, while his mom's side is English. Reece's family loves soccer, and they're all into it. He has a sister named Lauren who also plays for Chelsea Women, and their dad Nigel is a soccer coach. Reece began training with Chelsea when he was just 6 years old. He thanks his dad, his coaches Frank O'Brien, Joe Edwards, and Jody Morris, for helping him become a better player. Reece and Lauren made history by being the first brother and sister to both play for the England national team. 

Place Of Birth Redbridge, England
Ethnicity Mixed
Sisters Lauren James
Father Nigel James

For his education, he went to Isleworth and Syon School. 

School Isleworth and Syon School

Reece James Football Career

  • Reece James began his football journey playing for Kew Park Rangers and Epsom Eagles, where he shared the field with Conor Gallagher. 
  • He joined Chelsea when he was just six years old and even had a brief time at rival team Fulham when he was seven.
  • Reece turned pro with Chelsea in March 2017 and during the 2017-18 season, he led the under-18s to victory in the FA Youth Cup, earning the title of Academy Player of the Season. 
  • His commitment led to a new four-year contract in June 2018.
  • In June 2018, Reece went on loan to Wigan Athletic, a Championship club, for the 2018-19 season. 
  • He made his debut for Wigan on August 4th, helping his team secure a 3-2 home victory. 
  • Returning to Chelsea, he marked his debut for the club on September 25, 2019, after recovering from an injury. Reece showcased his skills by scoring his first goal and assisting two in a match against Grimsby Town. 
  • He signed a significant contract extension in January 2020. 
  • Despite facing challenges, including online abuse, Reece's dedication remained unwavering. 
  • His commitment was recognized when he became the club captain of Chelsea in August 2023, following the departure of César Azpilicueta.

International Career

  • Reece James has represented England in various youth levels, from under-18 to under-21. 
  • He played a crucial role in winning the 2017 Toulon Tournament and the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
  • Despite an injury setback during the 2019 Toulon Tournament, he made his under-21 debut in a victory over Albania in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
  • He made his senior debut for England in October 2020, coming on as a substitute in a match against Wales. 
  • He was later included in the squad for Euro 2020 and showcased his skills in a game against Scotland. 
  • In November 2021, he expressed his excellent form and aspirations to become England's main right-back.
  • Unfortunately, due to a knee injury in October 2022, he had to miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which he expressed his disappointment about.

British Footballer, Reece James is currently playing for Chelsea

Reece James Transfer News

  • Joined Chelsea on 1 Jul 2019
  • Joined Wigan Athletic on 1 Jul 2018 from Chelsea U21 on loan

Reece James Awards and Achievements

Chelsea U18

  • U18 Premier League: 2016–17, 2017–18 
  • FA Youth Cup: 2016–17, 2017–18 

Chelsea

  • UEFA Champions League: 2020–21 
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2021 
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2021 
  • FA Cup runner-up: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 
  • EFL Cup runner-up: 2021–22 

England U19

  • UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2017 

England U20

  • Toulon Tournament: 2017 

England

  • UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2020

Individual

  • Toulon Tournament Best XI: 2017 
  • Chelsea Academy Player of the Year: 2017–18 
  • Wigan Athletic Player of the Year: 2018–19 
  • Wigan Athletic Player's Player of the Year: 2018–19 
  • Wigan Athletic Goal of the Season: 2018–19 
  • FA Cup Team of the Year: 2020–21 
  • PFA Community Champion Award: 2020–21 

Reece James Girlfriend: Is he dating someone?   

Marital Status Unmarried
Sexual Orientation Straight

Reece James is not married and it seems like he doesn't have a girlfriend at the moment. He's putting all his attention on his football career instead of being in a romantic relationship. His online profiles don't suggest that he's dating anyone. He's really enjoying being single. He is straight when it comes to his sexual orientation. 

Reece James Net Worth 2023

Source of Wealth His professional football career
Net Worth $12 Million
Salary £13,000,000

Reece James is a professional football player and it's believed he has a net worth of around $12 million as of 2023. Reece James signed a 6-year / £78,000,000 contract with the Chelsea F.C., including an annual average salary of £13,000,000. In 2023, James will earn a base salary of £13,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of £13,000,000. Most of his money comes from his football career. He is also making a cool sum of money through endorsement deals such as Nike and Beats by Dre. His current market value is €65 million as of June 20, 2023. He's living a decent lifestyle at present. 

Reece James Body Type: Height & Weight

Height 5 feet 10 inches
Body Type Athletic
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Weight 91 KG

Reece James is a cool soccer player. He has a tall height of about 5 feet 10 inches and he's in great shape with an athletic body type. His bodyweight consists of 91 KG. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. He works out often to keep his body healthy and fit. He is very conscious about his food intake. Further, he has inked some tattoos on his body.