




James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse (born 1 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club West Ham United.
Originally a member of Southampton's youth system, Ward-Prowse made his first-team debut for the club in October 2011, and signed his first professional contract in May 2012. He has gone on to become a regular for the club, making over 100 appearances. He primarily plays as a central midfielder or a right-sided winger.
Ward-Prowse was born in Portsmouth and is the son of John Ward-Prowse, a Farlington-based barrister. Although his family are Portsmouth supporters, he joined their rivals Southampton at the age of eight.
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Season Stats
6 appearances in the current 2025-2026 Season
0 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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Milestones
![]() English Premier League… 2023-08-20 | ![]() English Premier League… 2023-01-14 |
2011-2023 |
2016-2022 |
2023-2027 |






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