Who is Reece James? Read the full biography profile of Reece James and learn more about this talented defender who has already won three major titles at Chelsea and is already captaining the team at his young age. Get familiar with interesting facts about his family, early childhood life, education, career build up, style of play, personal life and net worth.

Who is Reece James?

Reece James is a professional footballer who plays as a right back defender for England national team and Chelsea football club on which he is the captain at the club. Reece has been playing for Chelsea since the age of six and has risen through the clubs youth ranks up to the senior team. Reece James is regarded as one of the brightest and most talented defender playing at the right back position and a player destined for greatness in the future of football due to his attributes and skills of playing football.

On 2018/19 season, James showed ample aspects of becoming a football star and Chelsea didn’t hesitate as they secured a loan for him at Wigan Athletic, a championship side by that time and he made 45 appearances for the club and was named club’s player of the year and upon his return Chelsea offered him his first professional contract after meeting some clauses. In the season 2019/20 under Frank Lampard as a manager the player had a breakthrough to the first team and has continued to impress at the club and is the current captain.

Reece James has already won three major honours with Chelsea; the UEFA champions league, UEFA super cup, Club world cup and four runners-up medals at the club.

Player profile and Wikipedia data.

Full Names	Reece Lewis James
Date of birth Place of birth	8 December 1999 Redbridge, London
Height	1.79 m ( 5ft 10 in )
Nationality	British citizen
Current Team	Chelsea Shirt number 24.
Net Worth	$10 Million as of 2023.
Religion	Christianity
Years active	2018-

Family background, Childhood life and Education.

Family background.

Reece Lewis James was born in 8 December 1999 in Redbridge, Greater London. He is the second born child among the four children; Joshua, Lauren and Chanelle. His parents Nigel James is of Jamaican descent and his mother Emma James is from England.

Nigel James who is the dad to Reece was a footballer and a certified coach and he is the main man behind the success of Reece and Lauren as professional footballers as he not only played a dad role but also as a coach. His mother Emma there is little known about her as she has not opened about herself but her profound love to her children has been evident from the social media platforms of Lauren and Reece.

Joshua James, the eldest brother despite being a footballer he opted not to play professional football as he had other plans outside football and just as his mum he has kept his life private and out of online records.

Early life and Education.

Reece James was raised up in his birth Place Redbridge, North East of London where he grew up with his older brother Joshua and younger sister Lauren. His father who was an ex professional footballer and a coach introduced him to football at the age of four back in 2003 and upon realising his son abilities he introduced him to basics of good footwork.

Reece attended school at his local area and completed all the elementary stages of education until high school level.

Football career build up.

Reece James started his football journey at Kew Park Rangers in his home area. At this local club he became a regular player and his tactical abilities to pull out set pieces skills drew the attention and impression of Chelsea scouts who invited him for trials together with Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Guehi. James spent one year at Chelsea academy from 2006- 2007 then went to Fulham academy for one year and returned back to Cobham in 2008 where he finally made it through.

At the ages of 13-14 James started struggling due to his body transformation as he gained a lot of weight which hindered him from playing full 90 minutes in a football match but due to his extra work he was able to regain his body and form.

Chelsea.

Chelsea Youth.

Reece James joined Chelsea in 2008 and spent ten years at youth level before promotion to the senior team in 2019/20 season. At first he played in the striking position as he used to idolise Didier Drogba. His body suited him but later he was moved to midfield due to his defensive abilities but the position was overloaded and was finally moved to right back position where he struggled at first. Reece failed a few contract offers from the club as he had not proven his professionalism to the club until 2017 where he captained Chelsea youth and led them to FA cup win and named academy player of the year.

James had a successful spell at youth level where he won the under 18 premier league and under 21 as well also winning the FA and UEFA youth cup. In the 2018/19 season he was sent on loan to Wigan Athletic after signing a four year contract at Chelsea where he impressed a lot and won three awards he made 45 appearances for the club and scored three goals providing 7 assist. He made his debut for Wigan on 4 August where he started the match in a 3-2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday.

James James scored his first goal for Wigan on 4 November from a free kick where they lost 2-1 to Leeds United. After an impressive season he was named in the championship team of the year and was named Wigan Athletic player of the year and also winning a player of the month award.

Breakthrough to Chelsea senior team.

James returned to Chelsea in the 2019/20 season and at that time Chelsea was under a transfer ban which now forced the club to use home grown talents. Being the successor to Cesar Azpilicueta who was approaching his 30s James now was seen as his back up option by Frank Lampard. James made his Chelsea debut on 25 Sept 2019 in an EFL cup against Grimsby where he scored his first goal and assisted twice in a 7-1 victory. Two months later James became the youngest Chelsea goalscorer in UCL competition after he scored a goal in a 4-4 draw in the group stage.

On Jan 16 2020 he signed a contract extension with Chelsea and scored his first premier league goal on 14 Sept 2020 in a 3-1 win against Brighton and Hove Albion. James was key player to Chelsea champions league triumph in Porto against Manchester City where they won 1-0 and added two more major trophies; the Super cup and FIFA club world cup. James marked his 150 appearance for Chelsea on 28 Oct 2023 against Brentford where Chelsea lost 2-0.

Reece James signed a six year contract extension at Chelsea on 5 September 2022 and afterwards he has experienced injury crisis but he is ok now.

International career.

Reece James has represented England national team in under 18, 19 and 21 level. His first honour with the youth level was in 2017 when they won the Toulon under 20 tournament and he was a starter and was part of Under 19 England squad that won the 2017 UEFA championship. James made his first England debut on 8 October 2020 as a substitute on a 3-1 victory over Wales in Wembley.

Reece James was ruled out of the England 2022 squad for world cup after he sustained an injury. James was also part of the England squad which reached the EURO 2020 final and lost to Italy on penalties.

Lifestyle.

James lives a conservative lifestyle and takes on vacations and likes showcasing his outfit looks.

James is a Christian by religion.

James is currently dating Mia McClenaghan.

James Net worth is estimated to be 10 million dollars as of 2023 stats and his main incomes are from his salary which he earns £290,000 a week and also opened a food mall in London.