


Reece James (born 7 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League One club Rotherham United. His usual position is as a left-back, but also occasionally plays in midfield.
After spending time as a youth player with Rossendale United, Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, James followed his brother Matty to Manchester United in 2012; however, he failed to break into the first team, and after loan spells with Carlisle United, Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town, he made a permanent move to Wigan Athletic in 2015. After three years with Wigan, James joined Sunderland on a free transfer at the end of the 2017–18 season.
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Season Stats
17 appearances in the current 2025-2026 Season
2 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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Milestones
Former Youth Teams ![]()
2013-2015 |
2015-2018 |
2018-2019 |
2019-2021 |
2021-2023 |
2022-2023 (Loan) |






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