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Reece James
Born: November 7, 1993
Height: 5' 11.5" (182cm)
Hometown: Bacup, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2012-2013 | Manchester United |
| Senior | 2013-2015 | Manchester United |
| → 2013 | Carlisle United (loan) | |
| → 2014-2015 | Rotherham United (loan) | |
| → 2015 | Huddersfield Town (loan) | |
| 2015-2018 | Wigan Athletic | |
| 2018-2019 | Sunderland | |
| 2019-2021 | Doncaster Rovers | |
| 2021-2023 | Blackpool | |
| → 2022-2023 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| 2023-2024 | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| 2024- | Rotherham United | |
Sports Mole has 1,840 articles about Reece James. Articles 1 to 40:
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Chelsea lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Enzo Maresca faces Estevao and Liam Delap decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.22:36
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Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.20:28
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Premier League GW17 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 17 of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk.Dec 23, 09:00
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Enzo Maresca pleads for balance: Chelsea head coach warns club after creditable draw at Newcastle United
After Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United, Enzo Maresca stresses the invaluable role of experienced players in guiding younger teammates.Dec 20, 19:22
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Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea: PGMOL explain Anthony Gordon, Trevoh Chalobah penalty decision as Nick Woltemade joins exclusive club
The Premier League Match Centre explain why Newcastle United were not awarded a penalty in their chaotic 2-2 draw with Chelsea, in which Nick Woltemade emulated Manchester United and Manchester City legends.Dec 20, 15:11
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Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Blues battle from behind to score draw
Chelsea battle from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw at St James' Park as Newcastle United squander a two-goal lead on Saturday afternoon.Dec 20, 14:31
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Newcastle United vs. Chelsea team news: Enzo Maresca makes Cole Palmer decision, Eddie Howe addresses defensive dilemma
Newcastle United and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park.Dec 20, 11:18
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Preview:Rotherham United vs Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 23:46
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Chelsea team news: Enzo Maresca confirms Palmer among those to be rested against Cardiff City in EFL Cup
Head coach Enzo Maresca confirms that a specific Chelsea player will be among those rested for Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Cardiff City.Dec 15, 15:28
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca lifts lid on midfielder's setback as Chelsea boss reveals new issue
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca lifts the lid on midfielder's fresh injury setback in response to an availability question.Dec 14, 09:52
Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Cole Palmer goal drought at Stamford Bridge ends due to Malo Gusto
Chelsea emerge as 2-0 winners against Everton on Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer returning to the scoresheet after a lengthy drought.Dec 13, 17:15
Chelsea injury news: Cole Palmer issue 'makes no sense', claims Enzo Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that he is frustrated that Cole Palmer cannot shake off his lingering groin issue.Dec 13, 10:18
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Chelsea team news: Andrey Santos, Jorrel Hato's lack of minutes addressed by Enzo Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca addresses why Andrey Santos and Jorrel Hato were not presented with minutes against Atalanta BC in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Dec 12, 15:53
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Preview:Plymouth Argyle vs Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Plymouth Argyle and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 11, 23:45
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Atalanta BC 2-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Charles De Ketelaere leads comeback
Atalanta fight from behind to seal a late 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with Charles De Ketelaere leading the comeback.Dec 9, 22:01
Preview:Rotherham United vs Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's League One clash between Rotherham United and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 8, 22:06
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Preview:Bournemouth vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 4, 15:00
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Bournemouth vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Bournemouth and Chelsea.Dec 4, 08:00
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Leeds United vs. Chelsea team news: Cole Palmer, Estevao Willian decisions made by Enzo Maresca
Leeds United and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Elland Road.Dec 3, 18:53
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Leeds United vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca admits one specific Daniel Farke concern ahead of Elland Road showdown
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits to having one specific concern ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Leeds United.Dec 2, 11:54
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Leeds United vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hints at surprise midfield minutes for Blues squad member
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hints that he may use one of his squad members in an unfamiliar position to combat his issues in midfield ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Leeds United.Dec 2, 11:27
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Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Leeds United: Reece James, Dario Essugo latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture against Leeds United.Dec 1, 13:26
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Chelsea lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Moises Caicedo replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Dec 1, 11:01
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Chelsea team news: Enzo Maresca delivers selection blow ahead of Leeds United fixture
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledges that one of his key players is a major doubt for Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Leeds United.Dec 1, 09:57
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Premier League GW13 Team of the Week: Phil Foden, Bruno Fernandes, Reece James
Sports Mole picks its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 13 of the 2025-26 season, including Phil Foden, Bruno Fernandes and Reece James.Nov 30, 20:14
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Moises Caicedo red card verdict given by Enzo Maresca, makes specific comparison to another decision
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca gives his verdict on Moises Caicedo's red card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League.Nov 30, 19:38
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Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Five things we learned from Premier League draw as Mikel Merino, Reece James shine
Sports Mole looks at five things we learned from Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.Nov 30, 19:13
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Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.Nov 28, 15:20
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Chelsea vs. Barcelona team news: Key Estevao Willian, Marcus Rashford, Raphinha decisions made for Champions League showdown
Chelsea and Barcelona announce their starting lineups for Tuesday's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.Nov 25, 18:28
Chelsea injury news: Cole Palmer update delivered by Enzo Maresca ahead of Barcelona, Arsenal games
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca delivers a major injury update on Cole Palmer ahead of this week's showdowns with Barcelona and Arsenal respectively.Nov 24, 12:07
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Chelsea lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for Champions League clash after Reece James update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona.Nov 23, 09:21
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Preview:Chelsea vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 23, 08:46
Burnley vs. Chelsea team news: Moises Caicedo, Estevao Willian decisions made by Enzo Maresca for Turf Moor showdown
Burnley and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Turf Moor.Nov 22, 11:03
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Preview:Lincoln City vs Doncaster Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Lincoln City and Doncaster Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 16:34
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Preview:Luton Town vs Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Luton Town and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 14:47
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England football team: Reece James on why it will be "super difficult" to win World Cup 2026 after Chelsea experience
Chelsea captain Reece James warns his England teammates that winning World Cup 2026 will not be straightforward and insists that the team will experience difficulties.Nov 12, 00:31
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England injury news: Thomas Tuchel triple blow as three stars withdraw from squad for World Cup qualifiers
England suffer a triple injury blow ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, with Thomas Tuchel looking to narrow down his squad ahead of the summer's tournament.Nov 9, 22:59
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Preview:Barnsley vs Lincoln City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Barnsley and Lincoln City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 9, 22:10
Chelsea vs. Wolves team news: Enzo Maresca, James Collins make 12 changes between them for Stamford Bridge game
Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.Nov 8, 18:37
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Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca admits to Moises Caicedo concerns after latest Romeo Lavia blow
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits that Romeo Lavia's latest injury blow brings about an added dilemma over how to use Moise Caicedo.Nov 7, 13:22
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