Reece James: Net Worth,Biography, Age, Contract, Salary & Achievements.


BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Reece James of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Reece James is a right back playing for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.

Reece James Profile

Player Full NameReece James
Nationality/Current TeamEngland
Current ClubChelsea
Shirt Number24
Previous Club (s)Wigan-loan
Main position of PlayRight back
Other position of PlayCentre-back, Defensive midfielder.
Net Worth€6.3 Million/£5.4Million/$7.3 million
Market Value€40 Million/£34.3Million/$47.6 million
Height182cm/ 1.82m/ 5ft. 9in
Age21 years old
Place of BirthLondon, England
Date of BirthDecember 8,1999
AgentUnique sports management
OutfitterNike
GenderMale
Footright
Weight 90 kg
ProfessionSoccer player
Instagramreecejames
Twitter@reecejames_24

Reece James Career

Early Life

Reece James was born in December 8, 1999 in Redbridge London. He joined the Chelsea academy in 2006 and was training as a professional football until 2016 when he was included in the Chelsea youth team.

Chelsea

After joining the Chelsea youth in 2016, Reece joined the under 18 team in the 2017-18 season  and made 27 Premier League under 18 appearance scoring a goal and registered six assists. The same season, he won the FA Youth Cup with the under 18 which he was the captain and won the player of the season award.

During the 2018-19 season, Chelsea loaned him out for a season to Wigan Athletic in the Championship. He made 45 appearances for the club, scored three goal, and managed three assists. On July 2019, Chelsea was banned by FIFA from signing players for breaching article 19 of regulation on transfers of players involving minors and this made the club to start using its youth player James being one of them alongside Mount, Odoi and Tammy Abraham.

Frank Lampard was appointed Chelsea coach on July 4, 2019 following Maurizio Sarri departure and in the 2019-20 season he had James has one of his key players. Reece made his debut in EFL Cup agist Grimsby Town scoring a goal and setting one other. He scored the first Premier League goal against Brighton on September 14, 2020.  He made 6 Champions League appearances and 24 game in the Premier League in his debut season.

2020-21 season James established himself, managed to play 32 Premier League games scoring one goal, and had two assists. He was part of the Chelsea Champions League winning squad featuring 10 times. He began the 2021-22 season on high momentum with two assist a goal in 3 games but was sent off against Liverpool for a handball on August 28, 2021.

England

James has been part of the England youth system from a young age representing the under 17, under 19, under 20 and under 21 before his breakthrough to the senior team under Gareth Southgate in October 2020. He featured first at the age of 17 years in March 2017 under manager Neil Dewsnip during the 2017 under 19 UEFA European Championship when he was selected against Czech Republic in the semis.

He went on to play for under 20 with which they won the Toulon tournament after beating Ivory Coast in 2017 and featured in the same tournament in 2019 but suffered an injury as his team lost to Chile on June 7, 2019 in a group stage game. James played for the under 21 on November 15, 2019 in 3-0 win over Albania in the UEFA European under 21 Championship qualification.

His breakthrough to the senior team was because of an injury that Raheem Sterling suffered and he got a call to replace him. His first senior team appearance was on October 8, 2020 when he came on as a substitute for Kieran Trippier at Wembley Stadium against wales in a game they won 3-0. Reece included the 26-man squad for the Euro 2020 but only played a single game in the European Championship and his country progressed to the final only to lose at home stadium to Italy.

Reece James Market value

The right back’s value has risen over time, we would like to give you details about his current, and previous values. Currently, the market value for Reece James is 40 million Euro. As at September 24, 2018, Reece James value was 250,000 Euro, this was his lowest value and he was 18 years old.

His value hit the million mark on February 2019 when he was 19 years old. By June, his value was at 7 million. December the figure went up to 15 million and in 2020, it was at 25 million in March. However, the value dropped in April to 22.5 million.

Upon joining the senior team, his value increased significantly to 30 million in October 2020 and 35 million in December 2020. This value then rose to 400millon in May 2021.

Reece James Net worth

The right back has an estimated net worth of 6.3 million euro according to wtfoot. His main source of his worth is his successful football career where he gets his earnings. With his age, James still has potential to create money and build on his worth.

 Family, relationship, weight and height 

Reece James is son to Nigel James who is a football coach and runs elite coaching that teaches progressive football to become elite players for young rising stars. His sister Lauren is also at Chelsea after joining from Manchester United women. He also has an older brother whose name is Joshua James. Reece is 1.82m tall and weighs 90kg.

Reece James ranking.

Globally Reece James ranks at 120 among all players in the world. At his country England, James is number 18. Looking on how he sits at the club level and the Premier League, he settles for 10th position at Chelsea and 54th position in Premier League respectively. At the right back, which is his main position of play, he ranks fourth. A quick look at his age mates that is players born in 1999, James stands at position eight.

FIFA 21 rating.

Reece James has an overall rating of 80 with the potential of 86. He rates with three stars in skill moves and three stars for weak foot. He has an international reputation of one. His work rate is high/medium. In terms of traits, he is an earlier crosser.

In the attack, the score is 86 for crossing, finishing 48, heading 69, short pass 78 and volleys 46. For movement the scorers are 78 for acceleration, sprint speed of 81, agility 74, reactions 75 and balance 69.

A look at skills the scores are dribbling 77, Curve 82, FK accuracy 76, long pass 71 and ball control 80. Power the score is shot power 75, jumping 72, stamina 79, strength 81 and long shots 66.

At defence, defence awareness is 76, stand tackle 80 and sliding tackle of 74. Mental scores are 74 for aggression, interceptions 74, attacking position 65, vision 69, penalties 50 and composure 72.

Transfer history.

Reece James has been at Chelsea since he was young. James joined the club in 2006 and spent the entire career with the club. He joined the under 18 in July 2016 and after a year, he was with the under 23. The club loaned him out to Wigan in July 2018 for a year. He then returned on May 2019 and on July, he join the senior team.

Position of Play

Reece James main position of play is at   the right back. However, he can play in other positions like at the Centre-back, wing back and as a defensive midfielder. His speed and crossing ability are a threat to opposition teams and he has even been scoring goals.

Salary and contract

Reece James has been at Chelsea for many years. He played across the youth teams before joining the senior team on July 1, 2019. On January 16, 2020, the club extended his contact with six more years.  His current contract will expire on June 30, 2025. The right back pockets a salary of 58,000 euros per week and 3 million euros per year at Chelsea.

Style of play.

James is a versatile defender able to change positions. He knows where to be and has great ball control. When his team has the ball, he moves front to help in attack. A right-footed player with pace and excellent crossing ability makes him even a better full back. When the opponent has the ball he quickly tracks back and wriggles his team out of the danger. He is a composed player with the nerve to step up in big occasions.

Honors/Trophies/Titles won

  • UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea in 2021.
  • UEFA Super Cup winner with Chelsea in 2021.
  • Won European Under 19 Championship with England under 19
  • Two time winner of English Youth League with Chelsea under 18 in 2017and 2018.
  • Won English FA Youth Cup twice with Chelsea in 2017 and 2018.

Reece James debuts

  • He debuted for the England under 18 on March 22, 2017 under Neil Dewsnip aged 17 years, 3 months and 14 days.
  • July 9, 2017 James played his first game for the under 19 team managed by Keith Downing aged 17 years, 7 months and 1 day.
  • For under 20, he first featured under Neil Dewsnip aged 17 years 5 months and 21 days.
  • November 15, 2019 Aidy Boothroyd debuted him for the under 21 when he was 19 years, 11 months and 7 days.
  • Finally his senior team debuted was marked under Gareth Southgate on October 8, 2020 aged 20 years and 10 months.

Achievements and individual awards

  • He was the academy player of the season in 2017 when he helped the under 18 team to win FA Youth Cup.
  • Reece was named the Championship Team of the Season in  2018-19  when he was on loan at Wigan Athletic0
  • Won the award of Player of the Year for Wigan Athletic in 2019.
  • The youngest player to score for Chelsea in the Champions League when he found the net in 4-4 draw with Ajax in November 5, 2019.

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