Noah James Explained

Noah James
Fullname:Noah Paul James
Birth Date:14 February 2001
Birth Place:Newcastle, Australia
Height:1.81m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Newcastle Jest
Clubnumber:21
Years1:2018–2023
Caps1:55
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Newcastle Jets NPL
Years2:2018–
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Newcastle Jets
Years3:2020–2021
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Western Sydney Wanderers (loan)
Years4:2021
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Western Sydney Wanderers NPL (loan)
Years5:2022
Caps5:25
Goals5:0
Clubs5:Dandenong Thunder (loan)
Years6:2024
Caps6:20
Goals6:0
Clubs6:Sydney Olympic (loan)
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Australia U20
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:14 August 2020

Noah Paul James (born 14 February 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Newcastle Jets.

Club career

Newcastle Jets

James nearly featured as the substitute goalkeeper for Newcastle Jets in the 2018 A-League Grand Final, but was ineligible as he had not participated in the 2017–18 Y-League.[1]

James and Jack Simmons signed senior scholarship contracts with the Jets in October 2018.[2]

In July 2019, James was called up to the Australian under-20 side.[3]

James was injured for several months at the start of 2020 after rupturing ligaments in his hand.[4] He made his A-League debut for the Jets in a win over Wellington Phoenix in the Jets' final game of the 2019–20 A-League, earning praise from coach Carl Robinson.[5]

Loan to Western Sydney Wanderers

On 30 December 2020, James was loaned to Western Sydney Wanderers for the 2020–21 A-League after extending his Newcastle Jets' contract by 3 years.[6] [7]

Loan to Dandenong Thunder

On 10 February 2022, James was loaned out to Dandenong Thunder SC for the 2022 NPL Victoria season.[8]

Honours

International

Australia U20

2019[9]

Australia U17

2016[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jets chase experienced back-up keeper for A-League Grand Final. Sydney Morning Herald. 3 May 2018. Craig. Kerry. 16 August 2020.
  2. News: Jets junions land A-League scholarship. 29 October 2018. 16 August 2020. FTBL.com.au.
  3. News: Young Socceroos squad selection for Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Noah James. 18 July 2019. 16 August 2020. The Newcastle Herald. Josh. Callinan.
  4. News: A-League: Young Jets keeper facing three-month recovery. 4 February 2020. 16 August 2020. The Newcastle Herald.
  5. News: James shines in debut for Jets. 14 August 2020. 16 August 2020. Emma. Murphy. Newcastle Weekly.
  6. Web site: A-League: James extends contract, Wanderers loan move confirmed. Newcastle Jets. 30 December 2020.
  7. Web site: Wanderers secure loan signing of Noah James. Western Sydney Wanderers. 30 December 2020.
  8. Web site: Jets loan Noah James. Newcastle Jets. 10 February 2022.
  9. Web site: MAS U18 v AUS U18. ASEAN Football Federation. 24 August 2021.
  10. Web site: Match Summary - AFF Smart U16 Championship 2015. 23 July 2016. 31 August 2021. ASEAN Football Federation.