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For the former Blackburn Rovers footballer, see James Beresford (footballer, born 1860).

James Beresford
Personal information
Full name James Beresford
Date of birth (2002-04-17) 17 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Worthing, England[1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Right back
Team information
Current team
 Uthai Thani
Number 27
Youth career
Brighton & Hove Albion
0000–2019 Worthing
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Lancing 8 (0)
2020–2021 Lewes 16 (0)
2021–2022 Eastbourne Borough 11 (0)
2022–2023 Worthing 25 (2)
2023– Uthai Thani 6 (0)
International career‡
2023– Thailand 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:02, 4 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 October 2023

James Beresford (Template:Lang-th; born 17 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for Thai League 1 club Uthai Thani. Born in England, he plays for the Thailand national team.

Club career

Youth career

Beresford came through the Brighton & Hove Albion academy[2] before joing his home town club, Worthing. [3]

Lancing

In 2019, Beresford started his senior football career with Isthmian League club, Lancing.[2] During his time with Lancing, he had a six-week trial with Championship side Reading.[2]

Lewes

In 2020, Beresford moved to another Isthmian League club, Lewes.

Eastbourne Borough

In July 2021, Beresford moved to sixth tier National League South club, Eastbourne Borough.

Return to Worthing

Beresford returned to his boyhood club, Worthing in December 2021.[3] He helped his club to win the 2021–22 Isthmian League.

Uthai Thani

In June 2023, Beresford agreed a move to the newly-promoted Thai League 1 side Uthai Thani and head to Thailand.[4] On 12 August 2023, he made his professional league debut, starting in a 4–1 loss to Bangkok United.[5]

International career

In August 2023, it was stated that Beresford was in contention for a call-up to the Thailand U23 team ahead of the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship and the 2024 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.[6] In October 2023, he was called up to the Thailand senior squad for the first team.[7]

Personal life

Beresford is of Thai descent.[8]

Honours

Worthing

References

  1. ^ "James Beresford: Defender makes pro debut in Thailand". englishplayersabroad.com. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Beresford Earns Trial At Reading". Lancing F.C. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Beresford makes Woodside Return". Worthing F.C. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Defensive pair to depart". Worthing F.C. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  5. ^ "UTHAI THANI VS. BANGKOK UNITED 1 - 4". soccerway.com. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ "#แรร์ไอเทมของช้างป่า". facebook.com. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Final Squad". Facebook (in Thai). War Elephants.
  8. ^ "ช้างป่าอุทัยคว้า2 นักเตะไทย". naewna.com (in Thai). 9 June 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. ^ "WORTHING FC ARE ISTHMIAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS". sussexexpress.co.uk. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Worthing beat Bognor 8-7 in dramatic Sussex Senior Cup final penalty shootout". sussexexpress.co.uk. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
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