James Edmondson (footballer)

James Stephen Edmondson (born 1 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

James Edmondson
Personal information
Full nameJames Stephen Edmondson[1]
Date of birth (2005-11-01) 1 November 2005 (age 18)
Place of birthEngland
Position(s)Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Blackburn Rovers
Number36
Youth career
2012–2023Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–Blackburn Rovers0(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:46, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

Career

Edmondson joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers at the age of 6, and worked his way up all their youth categories, debuting with their U21s at the age of 15.

On 17 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club until June 2025.[2]

He started training with the senior team in the preseason in the summer of 2023.[3] On 30 August 2023, Edmondson made his professional debut for Blackburn Rovers in the club’s 8–0 EFL Cup win over Harrogate Town at Wetherby Road. Replacing Andrew Moran in the 63rd minute, Edmondson scored the club’s 8th goal of the game and the first of his professional career in the 75th minute.[4]

Personal life

Edmondson is of American descent through his grandfather from Florida.[5] His brother Stephen also plays in the Blackburn Rovers academy setup.[6]

Career Statistics

As of match played 11 September 2023.[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers
2023-24[8]Championship0000110011
Total0000110011
Career total0000110011
Notes

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