James Edmondson (footballer)

James Stephen Edmondson (born 1 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackburn Rovers.

James Stephen Edmondson
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-11-01) 1 November 2005
Place of birth England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Blackburn Rovers
Number 36
Youth career
2012–2023 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:46, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

Career

Edmondson joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers at the age of 6, and worked his way up all their youth categories, debuting with their U21s at the age of 15. On 17 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club until June 2025.[1] He started training with the senior team in the preseason in the summer of 2023.[2] He made his senior and professional debut with Blackburn Rovers as a substitute in a 8–0 EFL Cup win over Harrogate Town on 30 August 2023, scoring his side's 8th goal.[3]

Personal life

Edmondson is of American descent through his grandfather from Florida.[4] His brother Stephen is also a part of Blackburn Rovers' youth academy.[5]

Career Statistics
As of match played 11 September 2023.[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers
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Notes

    References
    1. "Rovers move to secure professional deal for teenage midfield starlet". Lancashire Telegraph. 17 November 2022.
    2. "Rovers youngster eager to push on from Austria experience". Lancashire Telegraph. 20 July 2023.
    3. "Rovers hit Harrogate for eight to book place in Carabao Cup third round". Lancashire Telegraph. 30 August 2023.
    4. FC, Blackburn Rovers. "James Edmondson". Blackburn Rovers FC.
    5. "Jon Dahl Tomasson 'really happy' with Rovers' Academy options". Lancashire Telegraph. 13 July 2023.
    6. James Edmondson at Soccerway
    7. "Games played by James Edmondson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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