Nathan James (footballer)

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Nathan James
Personal information
Full name Nathan Tunchatchawan James [1]
Date of birth (2004-09-28) 28 September 2004 (age 20) [2]
Place of birth Coventry, England
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) [1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 BG Pathum United
Youth career
–2021 Leicester City
2021–2023 Burnley
2023 Barnsley
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2025 Barnsley 0 (0)
2023 → Farsley Celtic (loan) 1 (0)
2024 → Mickleover (loan) 4 (0)
2025– BG Pathum United 0 (0)
International career
2022 Thailand U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:29, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Nathan Tunchatchawan James (born 28 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for BG Pathum United. Born in England, he has represented Thailand at youth international level.

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Career

James turned professional at Barnsley in July 2023, having impressed academy manager Bobby Hassell during his time playing in the Academy at Burnley. [3] He made his first-team debut for Barnsley on 5 September 2023, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute for Maël de Gevigney in an EFL Trophy group stage game with Grimsby Town; Barnsley won the match 2–0. [4] On 25 October, he joined Farsley Celtic on loan. [5] [6]

In October 2024, James joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Mickleover on a two-month loan deal. [7]

In July 2025, James joined Thai League 1 side BG Pathum United. [8]

Career statistics

As of match played 26 September 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barnsley 2023–24 [9] EFL League One 0000002 [a] 020
Farsley Celtic (loan) 2023–24 National League North 0000000000
Career total0000002020
  1. ↑ Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. 1 2 "Nathan James - Defender - Under 21s - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Nathan James at Soccerway
  3. ↑ "NATHAN TUNCHATCHAWAN JAMES SIGNS FOR REDS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Barnsley vs Grimsby Town on 05 Sep 23 - Match Centre - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Baron, John (25 October 2023). "Farsley Celtic sign Nathan Tunchatchawan James from Barnsley". farsleyceltic.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Coates, Tom (25 October 2023). "Bradford City and Barnsley prospects join National League North outfit Farsley Celtic". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ↑ @Mickleover_FC (25 October 2024). "🚨 NEW SIGNING ✍🏻 Mickleover FC is pleased to announce the signing to Thailand U20 international defender Nathan James. The 20 year old centre back joins us on a two month loan from @BarnsleyFC and is available for tomorrow's game. A big thank you to Barnsley. #MFC ❤️🖤" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 October 2024– via Twitter.
  8. ↑ "BG OFFICIAL : บีจี ปทุม ยูไนเต็ด เปิดตัว นาธาน เจมส์ แนวรับดาวรุ่งทีมชาติไทย". instagram.com (in Thai). 3 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Games played by Nathan James in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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