Chelsea honored their academy product with a touching tribute, calling him ‘Chelsea through and through’ alongside that triumphant 2025 Club World Cup photo.
From the academy to the first team, then becoming captain and winning 5 trophies including the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup for Chelsea.
From his 2019 debut to over 200 appearances, 15 goals, and 28 assists, James has shone at right-back, wing-back, and midfield, captaining wins like the 2021 Champions League and Super Cup.
The English professional footballer also draws praises from England Football Club: “Happy birthday to #ThreeLions defender” the FC wrote on X on monday
