Nathan James (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan Tunchatchawan James[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 September 2004[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Coventry, England | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | BG Pathum United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Leicester City | ||
| 2021–2023 | Burnley | ||
| 2023 | Barnsley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Mickleover (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2025– | BG Pathum United | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Thailand U20 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:29, 27 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Nathan Tunchatchawan James (born 28 September 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for BG Pathum United. Born in England, he has represented Thailand at youth international level.
Career
James turned professional at Barnsley in July 2023, having impressed academy manager Bobby Hassell during his time playing in the Academy at Burnley.[3] He made his first-team debut for Barnsley on 5 September 2023, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute for Maël de Gevigney in an EFL Trophy group stage game with Grimsby Town; Barnsley won the match 2–0.[4] On 25 October, he joined Farsley Celtic on loan.[5][6]
In October 2024, James joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Mickleover on a two-month loan deal.[7]
In July 2025, James joined Thai League 1 side BG Pathum United.[8]
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 September 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barnsley | 2023–24[9] | EFL League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Farsley Celtic (loan) | 2023–24 | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy
References
- ^ a b "Nathan James - Defender - Under 21s - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Nathan James at Soccerway
- ^ "NATHAN TUNCHATCHAWAN JAMES SIGNS FOR REDS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Barnsley vs Grimsby Town on 05 Sep 23 - Match Centre - Barnsley Football Club". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Baron, John (25 October 2023). "Farsley Celtic sign Nathan Tunchatchawan James from Barnsley". farsleyceltic.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Coates, Tom (25 October 2023). "Bradford City and Barnsley prospects join National League North outfit Farsley Celtic". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ @Mickleover_FC (25 October 2024). "🚨 NEW SIGNING ✍🏻 Mickleover FC is pleased to announce the signing to Thailand U20 international defender Nathan James. The 20 year old centre back joins us on a two month loan from @BarnsleyFC and is available for tomorrow's game. A big thank you to Barnsley. #MFC ❤️🖤" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "BG OFFICIAL : บีจี ปทุม ยูไนเต็ด เปิดตัว นาธาน เจมส์ แนวรับดาวรุ่งทีมชาติไทย". instagram.com (in Thai). 3 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan James in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.