Dean James (footballer)

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Dean James
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James with Go Ahead Eagles in 2023
Personal information
Full name Dean Ruben James [1]
Date of birth (2000-04-30) 30 April 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Leiden, Netherlands
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) [2]
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Go Ahead Eagles
Number 5
Youth career
Volendam
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2023 Jong Volendam 39 (0)
2020–2023 Volendam 52 (2)
2023– Go Ahead Eagles 39 (2)
International career‡
2025– Indonesia 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 October 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 11 October 2025

Dean Ruben James (born 30 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team. [1]

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Club career

James was released from his contract by Volendam at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season. [3]

On 18 July 2023, James signed a three-year contract with Go Ahead Eagles. [4]

International career

In February 2025, it was announced that James had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. [5] On 9 March, James was called up to the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches against Australia and Bahrain. [6] On 20 March, he made his debut with Indonesia in a 5–1 loss to Australia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match. [7]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, James is of Indonesian descent. [8] [9]

On 10 March 2025, James officially obtained Indonesian citizenship. [10] [11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 18 October 2025 [12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague KNVB Cup EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Volendam2017–18 Derde Divisie 10———10
2018–19140———140
2019–20 Tweede Divisie 200———200
2020–2110———10
2022–2330———30
Total390000000390
Volendam 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 19200——192
2021–22 26010——270
2022–23 Eredivisie 7020——90
Total522300000552
Go Ahead Eagles 2023–24 Eredivisie5000—2 [a] 070
2024–25 252402 [b] 000312
2025–26 9000101 [c] 0110
Total392403030492
Career total13047030301434
  1. ↑ Appearances in Conference League play-offs
  2. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
  3. ↑ Appearances in Johan Cruyff Shield

    International

    As of match played 11 October 2025 [13]
    Appearances and goals by national team and year
    National teamYearAppsGoals
    Indonesia 202550
    Total50

    Honours

    Go Ahead Eagles

    See also

    References

    1. 1 2 Dean James at Soccerway . Retrieved 25 January 2022.
    2. ↑ "Dean James". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
    3. ↑ "FC Volendam licht opties van Murkin en Flint" (in Dutch). FC Volendam. 31 March 2023.
    4. ↑ "DEAN JAMES: 'GRETIG OM MEZELF TE BEWIJZEN'" [DEAN JAMES: 'EAGER TO PROVE MYSELF'] (in Dutch). Go Ahead Eagles. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
    5. ↑ "Erick Thohir Umumkan 3 Calon Naturalisasi Baru Timnas Indonesia Jelang Lawan Australia". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 22 February 2025.
    6. ↑ "Patrick Kluivert Panggil 2 Pemain Debutan untuk Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026". jpnn.com (in Indonesian). 9 March 2025.
    7. ↑ "Susunan pemain Indonesia vs Australia, Ole dan Dean James debut". antaranews.com (in Indonesian). 20 March 2025.
    8. ↑ "Profil Dean James, Bek Kiri Keturunan Semarang-Surabaya". idntimes.com (in Indonesian). 21 March 2025.
    9. ↑ Ilham, Muhammad Luthfi. "Dutch Defender Dean James Set for Naturalization to Strengthen Indonesia National Team - Jakarta Daily". Dutch Defender Dean James Set for Naturalization to Strengthen Indonesia National Team - Jakarta Daily.
    10. ↑ "Emil Audero, Joey Pelupessy, dan Dean James Resmi Jadi WNI". cnnindonesia.com (in Indonesian). 10 March 2025.
    11. ↑ "Resmi! Emil Audero, Dean James, dan Joey Pelupessy Jadi WNI, Tinggal Perpindahan Federasi untuk Bela Timnas Indonesia" [Official! Emil Audero, Dean James, and Joey Pelupessy become Indonesian citizens, all that's left is for them to switch federations to defend the Indonesian national team]. bola.com (in Indonesian). 10 March 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
    12. ↑ Dean James at Soccerway . Retrieved 28 March 2025.
    13. ↑ "Dean James". National Football Teams. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
    14. ↑ Dean James at Soccerway . Retrieved 28 March 2025.
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