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James Beadle
Beadle playing for Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name James Giles Beadle[1]
Date of birth (2004-07-16) 16 July 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth London, England
Height 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Sheffield Wednesday
(on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion)
Number 1
Youth career
2013–2022 Charlton Athletic
2022–2023 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Brighton & Hove Albion 0 (0)
2023Crewe Alexandra (loan) 9 (0)
2023–2024Oxford United (loan) 25 (0)
2024Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 19 (0)
2024–Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 12 (0)
International career
2019 England U15 3 (0)
2019 England U16 1 (0)
2021–2022 England U18 3 (0)
2022–2023 England U19 6 (0)
2023 England U20 6 (0)
2024– England U21 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:54, 25 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:32, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

James Giles Beadle (born 16 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

He is an English youth international, who plays for England U21s after appearing for the Young Lions from the under 15 level.

Club career

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Brighton & Hove Albion

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Born in London,[2] Beadle played youth football for Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion before signing professionally with the latter.[3][4]

Crewe Alexandra (loan)

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Beadle moved on loan to League Two side Crewe Alexandra from Brighton in January 2023.[5][6][7][8] He made his senior debut, keeping a clean sheet, in Crewe's goalless draw at Walsall on 21 February 2023.[9] During his ninth Crewe appearance, at Colchester United on 10 April 2023, Beadle injured his ankle and subsequently returned to his home club, Brighton.[10]

Oxford United (loan)

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In June 2023, it was announced that he would join Oxford United of League One on loan on 1 July 2023.[11][12] He made his debut on the opening weekend of the season on 5 August.[13]

Sheffield Wednesday (loans)

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On 8 January 2024, he was recalled from his loan at Oxford United and then joined Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the remainder of the season.[14][15] He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat against Coventry City on 20 January.[16]

On 4 July 2024, Beadle returned to Sheffield Wednesday on another season-long loan.[17][18] He made his second Wednesday debut against Plymouth Argyle on 11 August 2024, starting the game in a 4–0 victory.[19]

International career

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Beadle has played for England at under-15, under-16 and under-18 youth levels.[20][3][21] In September 2022 he represented the under-19 team in qualifying games.[22]

On 10 May 2023, Beadle was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[23] He made his U20 debut during the 0–0 draw with Iraq on 28 May 2023.[24]

On 9 September 2024, Beadle made his England U21 debut during a 4–1 win over Austria at Kenilworth Road.[25]

Career statistics

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As of 25 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brighton U21s 2022–23 Premier League 2 3[a] 0 3 0
Brighton & Hove Albion 2022–23[9] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[26] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024–25[27] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2022–23[9] League Two 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Oxford United (loan) 2023–24[26] League One 25 0 1 0 1 0 1[a] 0 28 0
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 2023–24[26] Championship 19 0 0 0 0 0 19 0
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 2024–25[26] Championship 12 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
Career total 65 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 71 0
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

References

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  1. ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "James Beadle". worldfootball.net.
  3. ^ a b Mills, Richard (17 December 2021). "Brighton reportedly set to sign England youth keeper James Beadle from Charlton". SussexLive. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  4. ^ Owen, Brian (17 January 2023). "Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle signs new contract". The Argus. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Crewe: Brighton keeper James Beadle and Southampton's Ryan Finnigan sign on loan". BBC Sport. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Brighton keeper Beadle joins The Railwaymen". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  7. ^ Owen, Brian (18 January 2023). "Albion prospect gets chance to shine on loan after signing new deal". The Argus. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  8. ^ Sadiq, Ansser (18 January 2023). "DONE DEAL: Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle joins Crewe". Tribal Football. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  9. ^ a b c "Games played by James Beadle in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Bell: 'We'll try everything to sign Beadle next term'". Crewe Alexandra F.C. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  11. ^ "James Beadle to join Oxford United". Oxford United F.C. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Oxford loan for young Brighton keeper Beadle". BBC Sport.
  13. ^ "Cambridge United 2-0 Oxford United". BBC Sport. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  14. ^ "James Beadle signs for Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Wednesday sign Brighton goalkeeper Beadle on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  16. ^ "Owls debut for James Beadle". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  17. ^ "James Beadle returns to Wednesday on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  18. ^ "James Beadle: Sheffield Wednesday re-sign Brighton keeper on loan". BBC Sport. 4 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Wednesday 4-0 Plymouth". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  20. ^ James Beadle at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  21. ^ "James Beadle » Internationals". worldfootball.net.
  22. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (27 September 2022). "Report: Denmark 2-4 England MU19s". England Football. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  23. ^ Veevers, Nick (10 May 2023). "England MU20s squad named for World Cup in Argentina". England Football. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  24. ^ Smith, Frank (28 May 2023). "Report: Iraq 0-0 England MU20s". England Football. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  25. ^ Castle, Will (9 September 2024). "Report: England MU21s 4-1 Austria". England Football. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  26. ^ a b c d "Games played by James Beadle in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  27. ^ "Games played by James Beadle in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2023.