Horace James (footballer)

Horace James (born 20 December 1984) is a Jamaican footballer who plays for New Zealand club North Shore United in the Northern League.

Horace James
Personal information
Full name Horace James
Date of birth (1984-12-20) 20 December 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth Port Maria, Jamaica
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
North Shore United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 St. George's SC 28 (7)
2011 Highgate United 30 (12)
2012 Montego Bay United F.C. 30 (18)
2012–2013 Atlanta Silverbacks 25 (2)
2014 FC Edmonton 27 (2)
2015 Perak FA 6 (2)
2016–2017 SHB Đà Nẵng 11 (2)
2017–2018 Waitakere United 5 (1)
2018 Three Kings United 12 (11)
2018–2019 Nadi FC 3 (1)
2019 Three Kings United 2 (0)
2019 Fencibles United 6 (4)
2020– North Shore United 18 (13)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 July 2021

Career

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From Port Maria, St Mary Jamaica, Horace James played his debut professional game when he was 18 years old with Star Cosmos in the Jamaica National Premier League. Being his youth club, he joined the Star Cosmos when he was 16 years old and stayed with the side for several seasons.

St. Georges

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James came back to play for St. Georges in the JPL where he stayed for a few seasons. He then moved to High Gate and Montego Bay United.

Atlanta Silverbacks

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On 20 July 2012, James signed with Atlanta Silverbacks. He last played with Montego Bay United of the Red Stripe Premier League. He has previously played with Highgate United and St. George's SC.[1] On 12 August 2012, James made his debut for Atlanta Silverbacks as a sub for Jahbari Willis in the 61'.[2] On 26 August 2012, James made his first start with Atlanta Silverbacks in a 1–0 loss to Carolina RailHawks.[3]

FC Edmonton

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James signed with FC Edmonton in 2014.[4]

Perak

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A year later, he signed for Malaysian team Perak FA, making his debut in the league match against Terengganu FA on 11 April 2015. He contributed an assist in the game, as Perak lost 2–3 at home.[5]

SHB Đà Nẵng

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In February 2016, James joined V.League 1 side SHB Đà Nẵng.[6]

Waitakere United

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In 2017 James joined Waitakere United who play in the New Zealand Football Championship.[7]

North Shore United

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James current plays for North Shore United in the New Zealand Northern League.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Navarro, James Join Silverbacks". Atlanta Silverbacks. 20 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Atlanta Silverbacks 0 – 0". SoccerWay.com. 12 August 2012. Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Atlanta Silverbacks vs. Carolina RailHawks 0 – 1ames found his way to the North American Soccer League (NASL) after Atlanta Silverbacks gave him a call for a trial invitation. he stayed with the team for two seasons where he was honoured a few times by making the NASL Team of the Week. H". SoccerWay.com. 26 August 2012. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ http://www.fourthofficial.com/football/perak-2-3-terengganu-goals-galore-in-ipoh-as-turtles-seize-victory/ [dead link]
  6. ^ "SHB Da Nang sign strikers Merlo, James for new season". vietnamnews.vn. Vietnam News. 3 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  7. ^ "ISPS Hana". UltimateNZsoccer. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  8. ^ "First Team Squad". North Shore United AFC. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  9. ^ "2021 Northern and Central League Player Lists". New Zealand Football. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
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