James Clark (footballer, born 2001)

James Clark (born 5 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back for Beaconsfield Town.

James Clark
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-05) 5 September 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth London, England[1]
Position(s) Full back
Team information
Current team
Beaconsfield Town
Youth career
Queens Park Rangers
Brentford
Leatherhead
2017–2020 Chelsea
2020–2021 Wycombe Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Wycombe Wanderers 0 (0)
2021–2022Beaconsfield Town (loan)
2022– Beaconsfield Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:44, 6 March 2022 (UTC)

Career edit

Clark began his career at Queens Park Rangers at the age of 9, later moving to Brentford at the age of 12 before playing with Leatherhead and Chelsea.[2] He left Chelsea in the summer of 2020, signing with Wycombe Wanderers in November 2020 following a trial on a contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.[3][4] On 12 May 2021 it was announced that his contract would be extended for a further 6 months.[5] On 26 November 2021, Clark joined Southern League Premier Division South side Beaconsfield Town on loan until 3 January 2022.[6] On 5 January 2022, Clark left Wycombe Wanderers following the expiration of his contract.[7]

On 17 January 2022, Clark returned to Beaconsfield Town on a permanent basis.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ James Clark at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Teenage Kicks: James Clark | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club". ChelseaFC.
  3. ^ "Wycombe sign ex-Chelsea defender Clark" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Wycombe confirm the signing of former Chelsea youngster on a free transfer". Bucks Free Press.
  5. ^ "Ainsworth holds contract talks". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Young stars make loan moves". Wycombe Wanderers FC. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  7. ^ "James Clark leaves the club". Wycombe Wanderers FC. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Clark Makes More Permanent Rams Move". Southern Football League. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.