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 23)
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

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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

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  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.