James Beadle

James Giles Beadle (born 16 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

He is an English youth international, currently playing for England U20 after appearing for the Young Lions from the under 15 level.

Club career

Brighton & Hove Albion

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. During his ninth Crewe appearance, at Colchester United on 10 April 2023, Beadle injured his ankle and subsequently returned to his home club, Brighton.

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 (loan)

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.

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.

Career statistics

As of 4 May 2024

References