James Giles Beadle (born 16 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
 Beadle playing for Crewe Alexandra in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Giles Beadle[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 July 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Sheffield Wednesday (on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion) | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2022 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| 2022–2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Oxford United (loan) | 25 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 22 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | England U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | England U16 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | England U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | England U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | England U20 | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U21 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:25, 21 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:59, 18 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
He is an English youth international, who plays for England U21s after appearing for the Young Lions from the under 15 level.
Club career
editBrighton & Hove Albion
editBorn in London,[2] Beadle played youth football for Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion before signing professionally with the latter.[3][4]
Crewe Alexandra (loan)
editBeadle moved on loan to League Two side Crewe Alexandra from Brighton in January 2023.[5][6][7][8] He made his senior debut, keeping a clean sheet, in Crewe's goalless draw at Walsall on 21 February 2023.[9] During his ninth Crewe appearance, at Colchester United on 10 April 2023, Beadle injured his ankle and subsequently returned to his home club, Brighton.[10]
Oxford United (loan)
editIn June 2023, it was announced that he would join Oxford United of League One on loan on 1 July 2023.[11][12] He made his debut on the opening weekend of the season on 5 August.[13]
Sheffield Wednesday (loans)
editOn 8 January 2024, he was recalled from his loan at Oxford United and then joined Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the remainder of the season.[14][15] He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat against Coventry City on 20 January.[16]
On 4 July 2024, Beadle returned to Sheffield Wednesday on another season-long loan.[17][18] He made his second Wednesday debut against Plymouth Argyle on 11 August 2024, starting the game in a 4–0 victory.[19]
International career
editBeadle has played for England at under-15, under-16 and under-18 youth levels.[20][3][21] In September 2022 he represented the under-19 team in qualifying games.[22]
On 10 May 2023, Beadle was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[23] He made his U20 debut during the 0–0 draw with Iraq on 28 May 2023.[24]
On 9 September 2024, Beadle made his England U21 debut during a 4–1 win over Austria at Kenilworth Road.[25]
Career statistics
edit- As of 21 December 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton U21s | 2022–23 | Premier League 2 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2022–23[9] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023–24[26] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[27] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2022–23[9] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Oxford United (loan) | 2023–24[26] | League One | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2023–24[26] | Championship | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 0 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2024–25[26] | Championship | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |
| Career total | 75 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 81 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
References
edit- ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ a b "James Beadle". worldfootball.net.
- ^ a b Mills, Richard (17 December 2021). "Brighton reportedly set to sign England youth keeper James Beadle from Charlton". SussexLive. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Owen, Brian (17 January 2023). "Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle signs new contract". The Argus. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Crewe: Brighton keeper James Beadle and Southampton's Ryan Finnigan sign on loan". BBC Sport. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Brighton keeper Beadle joins The Railwaymen". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Owen, Brian (18 January 2023). "Albion prospect gets chance to shine on loan after signing new deal". The Argus. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Sadiq, Ansser (18 January 2023). "DONE DEAL: Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle joins Crewe". Tribal Football. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Games played by James Beadle in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Bell: 'We'll try everything to sign Beadle next term'". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "James Beadle to join Oxford United". Oxford United F.C. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Oxford loan for young Brighton keeper Beadle". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Cambridge United 2-0 Oxford United". BBC Sport. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "James Beadle signs for Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Wednesday sign Brighton goalkeeper Beadle on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Owls debut for James Beadle". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "James Beadle returns to Wednesday on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "James Beadle: Sheffield Wednesday re-sign Brighton keeper on loan". BBC Sport. 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Wednesday 4-0 Plymouth". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ James Beadle at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "James Beadle » Internationals". worldfootball.net.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (27 September 2022). "Report: Denmark 2-4 England MU19s". England Football. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Veevers, Nick (10 May 2023). "England MU20s squad named for World Cup in Argentina". England Football. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Smith, Frank (28 May 2023). "Report: Iraq 0-0 England MU20s". England Football. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Castle, Will (9 September 2024). "Report: England MU21s 4-1 Austria". England Football. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Games played by James Beadle in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Games played by James Beadle in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2023.