Ian James
Sporting Kansas City/D/
United StatesPlayer Info
Ian James is a 17-year-old American defensive prospect currently with Sporting Kansas City's reserve team, regarded as one of the more valuable young talents in the club's system. Born on June 6, 2008, James has attracted attention with his mature performances for his age, leading to a market value estimated at €200,000. As a defender, he is praised for his reading of the game, athleticism, and ability to play out from the back. His early career has been spent excelling in Sporting KC's academy, where he has been a standout player and earned promotion to the reserve side. While senior team honors are a future aim, success at youth levels and inclusion with the first team in training are significant steps. Ian James embodies the modern American defender, and his development is a key part of Sporting Kansas City's strategy for producing homegrown stars.
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Statistics
Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
5
Minutes Per Game
492
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
195
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
9
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
10
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
20
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
0