Biography
Who is James Younghusband?
Early life and youth career
James Joseph Younghusband was born in Ashford, Surrey, England, on September 4, 1986. He grew up in England with his brother, Phil Younghusband. His parents were an English father and a Filipina mother. Both of his parents are now deceased.
As a youth athlete, he developed his skills within the Chelsea F.C. Academy system in England. This foundational training helped launch his professional path in the sport of association football.
English club career
Before moving his professional activities to Southeast Asia, James spent time playing in the lower divisions of English football. His senior career included stints at AFC Wimbledon, Staines Town, Woking, and Farnborough. These experiences provided him with competitive experience in the professional leagues before he transitioned to playing in the Philippines.
Philippine football clubs
In 2011, James relocated to the Philippines to join San Beda for the National Club Championships. Following that tournament, he signed with Loyola Agila, which was later rebranded as Meralco Manila. During his time with Loyola, he scored numerous goals, including a hat-trick against Philippine Navy and well-known goals in victories over Philippine Army and Global.
While playing for Meralco Manila, he experienced a range of competitive outcomes, including a red card in a United Football League match against Philippine Air Force. He later joined Davao Aguilas in 2017, playing there for two seasons until the club dissolved. His final club destination was Ceres Negros, where he signed in August 2019. He announced his retirement from professional football on June 25, 2020, citing the postponement of the league due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a factor in his decision.
International representation
James Younghusband became a regular member of the Philippine national team starting in 2005. His eligibility was identified via the Football Manager video game series, which alerted the Philippine Football Federation to his background. He represented his country in major tournaments including the AFF Championship, the AFC Asian Cup, and the Southeast Asian Games.
Throughout his international career, he scored 12 goals for the senior squad. His contributions included a crucial goal against Mongolia in 2012, which helped the team advance to the AFC Challenge Cup qualification group stage. He remained a mainstay of the national squad throughout the 2010s, concluding his international appearances with the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
Birthday and age
James Younghusband was born on September 4, 1986, which makes James 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. James shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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