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Premier League Midfielder, World-Class Free-Kick Specialist & England International • United Kingdom
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James Ward-Prowse
James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse is an English international midfielder renowned as the premier set-piece specialist of his generation, having scored 17 direct free-kick goals in the Premier League—second only to David Beckham's record of 18.
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James Ward-Prowse is an English international midfielder renowned as the premier set-piece specialist of his generation, having scored 17 direct free-kick goals in the Premier League—second only to David Beckham's record...
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James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse was born on November 1, 1994, in Portsmouth, England. Joining Southampton's famed youth academy at age eight, Ward-Prowse rose through the ranks alongside Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers, making his senior first-team debut in October 2011 at age 16.
A model of professionalism, superhuman stamina, and dead-ball accuracy, Ward-Prowse became Southampton's club captain in 2020. Between 2019 and 2022, he played every single minute of consecutive Premier League seasons, establishing an elite reputation for set-piece mastery that earned praise from Pep Guardiola, who hailed him as the best free-kick taker in the world.
In August 2023, following 410 appearances and 55 goals for the Saints, Ward-Prowse joined West Ham United, providing immediate set-piece assists that propelled the Hammers into European knockout stages. He has represented the England national team across multiple UEFA Nations League campaigns.
A model of professionalism, superhuman stamina, and dead-ball accuracy, Ward-Prowse became Southampton's club captain in 2020. Between 2019 and 2022, he played every single minute of consecutive Premier League seasons, establishing an elite reputation for set-piece mastery that earned praise from Pep Guardiola, who hailed him as the best free-kick taker in the world.
In August 2023, following 410 appearances and 55 goals for the Saints, Ward-Prowse joined West Ham United, providing immediate set-piece assists that propelled the Hammers into European knockout stages. He has represented the England national team across multiple UEFA Nations League campaigns.
Notable Works / Milestones:
- Scored 17 direct free-kick goals in the Premier League, sitting just one shy of David Beckham's all-time record (18)
- Played over 400 matches and captained Southampton Football Club
- Played every single minute of two consecutive 38-game Premier League seasons (2019–2021)
- Capped 11 times for the England national football team, scoring two senior international goals
- Key midfielder for West Ham United, ranking among the top crossers and chance creators in European football
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Birthday:
November 1
(1994)
Birthplace:
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Premier League Midfielder, World-Class Free-Kick Specialist & England International
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