James Clarke (footballer, born 2001)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Ballivor, County Meath, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bohemians | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ????-2016 | Belvedere | ||
| 2016-2018 | Cherry Orchard | ||
| 2018-2019 | Shamrock Rovers | ||
| 2019-2020 | Drogheda United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Drogheda United | 49 | (2) |
| 2022– | Bohemians | 42 | (8) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:30, 13 October 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:30, 13 October 2023 (UTC) | |||
James Clarke (born 21 January 2001) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians.[1]
Career[edit]
Early career[edit]
A native of Ballivor, County Meath, Clarke began his schoolboy playing career with Belvedere and Cherry Orchard before moving up to play at Under 19 level for Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United.[2]
Drogheda United[edit]
On 1 July 2019, Clarke signed his first professional contract with Drogheda United, graduating from the Under 19 set up. The midfielder would nail down a starting place under boss Tim Clancy and later Kevin Doherty.
Bohemians[edit]
In July 2022, Clarke joined Bohemians for an undisclosed fee.[3] He made his full league debut against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. Clarke would net his first goal for Bohs in September against UCD. His contract at the Phibsboro club runs until November 2024.
Personal life[edit]
James Clarke holds a degree in law from Maynooth University.
Honours[edit]
Individual
- League of Ireland Premier Division Player of the Month: August 2023[4]
- PFAI Team of the Year: 2023
References[edit]
- ^ "James Clarke official player profile". bohemianfc.com.
- ^ "James Clarke reflects on journey". irishmirror.ie.
- ^ "James Clarke signs for Bohemians". irishmirror.ie.
- ^ "Bohs' Clarke wins August Player of the Month Award". RTE.ie.
External links[edit]
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