James Golding (footballer)

James Golding (born 10 August 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League One club Oxford United.

James Golding
Personal information
Full name James Golding
Date of birth (2004-08-10) 10 August 2004
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Oxford United
Number 26
Youth career
2012–2020 AFC Wimbledon
2020–2022 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Oxford United 3 (0)
2022 → Banbury United (loan) 14 (2)
International career‡
2022– Republic of Ireland U19 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:45, 3 September 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:34, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Oxford United

On 26 October 2021, Golding made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for Jamie Hanson in the 78th minute in a 3–2 win against Tottenham Hotspur Academy in the EFL Trophy.[1]

On 11 January 2022, Golding joined Banbury United on an initial month long loan,[2] with the loan later being extended to the end of the season.[3]

On 23 March, Golding signed his first professional contract with United.[4] On 30 April, the final game of the 2021–22 season, Golding was given his first League One start in a 1–1 draw against Doncaster Rovers.[5]

International career

Golding received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad on 30 May 2022, ahead of two friendlies against Iceland U19 in Spain.[6] He made his debut on 1 June, coming on in the 77th minute in a 3–0 win.[7]

Career statistics
As of match played 4 October 2022[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oxford United 2021–22[9] League One 1000001[lower-alpha 1]020
2022–23[10] 2000202[lower-alpha 2]060
Total 3000203080
Banbury United (loan) 2021–22 Southern Football League 142——00142
Career total 172002030222
  1. Appearance in EFL Trophy
  2. Appearance in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Karl Robinson on Oxford United's win over Tottenham Under 21s". Oxford Mail. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. "James Golding Joins Banbury On Loan". Oxford United. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. "GOLDING SIGNS TILL THE END OF THE SEASON!". Banbury United. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. "James Golding signs professional contract with Oxford United". Oxford Mail. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  5. "Oxford United 1 (Bodin 23), Doncaster Rovers 1 (Martin 67)". Oxford Mail. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  6. "MU19 | Mohan names squad for Iceland game | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
  7. "REPORT Ireland MU19 3-0 Iceland MU19". www.fai.ie. Football Association of Ireland.
  8. "Ireland - J. Golding - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  9. "Games played by James Golding in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  10. "Games played by James Golding in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
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