Biography
Who is David James?
Early life and education
David Benjamin James was born in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. He attended the Sir Frederic Osborn School during his youth. Growing up, he developed an interest in football and supported the club Luton Town as a child.
After finishing school, he began his professional path by signing as a trainee with Watford, a local rival to his childhood club. During his time as a youth player, he contributed to Watford winning the FA Youth Cup. He was eventually selected for the senior team in 1989.
Professional football career
David James established himself as a goalkeeper with Watford, where he earned the Player of the Season award for his performance in the Second Division. He made 89 first-team appearances for the club before moving to Liverpool in 1992. During his time at Liverpool, he was part of the squad that won the Football League Cup in 1995. He also gained notoriety among fans and media for his occasional errors, which led to a specific nickname.
Following his tenure at Liverpool, David joined Aston Villa in 1999. He later moved to West Ham United in 2001, where he played over 100 games across all competitions. His career continued at Manchester City, where he signed in 2004. He eventually moved to Portsmouth in 2006. With Portsmouth, he achieved significant success by winning the FA Cup in 2008. He also captained the side during the 2010 FA Cup final, where they finished as runners-up.
International play and coaching
On the international stage, David James represented England. He was capped 53 times for the national team between 1997 and 2010. He served as the primary goalkeeper for England during the UEFA Euro 2004 tournament and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. His dedication to the sport earned him recognition, and he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 Birthday Honours for his contributions to football and charity work.
After his playing career concluded, David transitioned into coaching. He took a position at Luton Town in 2013. Later, he became the manager and marquee player for the Kerala Blasters. He returned to manage the club again in 2018 but departed the role later that year.
Birthday and age
David James was born on August 1, 1970, which makes David 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. David shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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