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James Beadle

b. 2004

English footballer (born 2004)

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About James Beadle

Born 2004. James Beadle is a British association football player.

James Giles Beadle (born 16 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Birmingham City, on loan from club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the England U21 national team.

Club career

Brighton & Hove Albion

Born in Bexley, Beadle played youth football for Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion before signing professionally with the latter.

Crewe Alexandra (loan)

Beadle moved on loan to League Two side Crewe Alexandra from Brighton in January 2023. He made his senior debut, keeping a clean sheet, in Crewe's goalless draw at Walsall on 21 February 2023.

Oxford United (loan)

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

Sheffield Wednesday (loans)

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. He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat against Coventry City on 20 January.

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

Birmingham City (loans) On 1 July 2025, Beadle signed a season long loan deal with newly promoted Championship club Birmingham City.

On 17 July 2026, after signing a new four-year contract with Brighton, Beadle returned to Birmingham for a second season-long loan.

International career Beadle has played for England at under-15, under-16 and under-18 youth levels. In September 2022 he represented the under-19 team in qualifying games.

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

On 9 September 2024, Beadle made his England U21 debut during a 4–1 win over Austria at Kenilworth Road. He was later included in the England squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, starting in the final as the Young Lions went on to win the tournament.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2022–23 Premier League

2023–24 Premier League

2024–25 Premier League

2025–26 Premier League

2026–27 Premier League

0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0 Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2022–23 Individual UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Beadle?

English footballer (born 2004)

When was James Beadle born?

James Beadle was born on 16 July 2004 in England.

What is James Beadle's occupation?

James Beadle is an association football player.

What nationality is James Beadle?

James Beadle is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Beadle

· Wikidata: Q116864822

· DBpedia: James Beadle

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