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Daniel James
Attacker #7
Age 28 years
Nationality Wales
Birth Country England
Career
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◀ 2023 Leeds from Fulham
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2022 Fulham from Leeds
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2021 Leeds from Manchester United
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2019 Manchester United from Swansea
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2017 Swansea from Shrewsbury
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2017 Shrewsbury from Swansea
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Daniel Owen James is a notable GHOST for Leeds. Evidence: 26 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.
Daniel Owen James Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 5%
Weight 5%
Experience 78%
vs Premier League
Height 4%
Weight 3%
Experience 70%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 35
Shooting 11
Defense 45
Workrate 4
Passing 39
Key Strength 45 Defense
Area to Watch 4 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Daniel Owen James this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | ' | - | - | - | 39 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Sunderland | 27' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Manchester City | 18' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Chelsea 2-2 Leeds | 12' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 22' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Manchester City 3-2 Leeds | 45' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa | 19' | 6.7 | - | 0 | 79 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Auxerre 0-0 Lyon | 26' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds | 16' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Nov 01, 2025 | Brighton 3-0 Leeds | 29' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Leeds 2-1 West Ham | 8' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Burnley 2-0 Leeds | 24' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Fulham 1-0 Leeds | 12' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Leeds vs Brentford | 57 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Manchester United vs Leeds | 61 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Leeds vs Wolves | 42 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Leeds | 44 |
| May 02, 2026 | Leeds vs Burnley | 52 |
| May 09, 2026 | Tottenham vs Leeds | 42 |
| May 17, 2026 | Leeds vs Brighton | 45 |
| May 24, 2026 | West Ham vs Leeds | 54 |
Daniel James is Leeds United's bronze Engine, an explosive wide player whose career is defined by four major honours, including his significant contributions to a Championship-winning campaign. Known for his sheer verticality and pace, James is currently building his body of work in a role that demands high levels of tactical discipline and defensive coverage, adapting his game to the physical demands of the division.
Across 12 appearances and 377 minutes of action, James has displayed an Emerging reliability band, suggesting he is still finding his optimal fitness and consistency this season. While he is going through a quiet spell in terms of direct goal contributions, his Defense rating of 45 serves as a narrative anchor, proving his value in the press even when the final ball remains elusive. The data points toward a player searching for rhythm, evidenced by his current GHOST status, which highlights a need for more frequent touches to influence the match beyond his defensive duties. As he maintains a 34 season ability, the focus remains on translating his Intensity into the clinical output and Balance that have defined his career milestones in the past.