Active in Premier League
James Ward-Prowse
Midfielder #8
Age 31 years
Nationality England
Market Value €8M
Career
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◀ 2025 West Ham from Nottingham Forest
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2025 West Ham from Nottingham Forest
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2025 West Ham from Ashington AFC
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2024 Nottingham Forest from West Ham
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2023 West Ham from Southampton
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse is a solid ARCHITECT for West Ham. Evidence: 2.60 Key Passes/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: Light And Agile, Veteran Experience.
James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 23%
Weight 11%
Experience 88%
vs Premier League
Height 17%
Weight 9%
Experience 86%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 2
Shooting 0
Defense 30
Workrate 10
Passing 47
Key Strength 47 Passing
Area to Watch 0 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Burnley 0-0 Bournemouth | 96' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Everton 2-0 Burnley | 42' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Burnley 3-4 Brentford | 75' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Chelsea 1-1 Burnley | 38' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 67 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 13' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Sunderland 3-0 Burnley | ' | - | - | - | 30 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Mallorca 4-1 Sevilla | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | West Ham 3-1 Sunderland | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | West Ham 0-3 Tottenham | 89' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham | 75' | 6.9 | - | 0 | 53 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Angers 1-1 Rennes | 75' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | West Ham 1-5 Chelsea | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Sunderland 3-0 West Ham | 71' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Aston Villa vs West Ham | 69 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | West Ham vs Wolves | 46 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham | 37 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | West Ham vs Everton | 42 |
| May 02, 2026 | Brentford vs West Ham | 44 |
| May 09, 2026 | West Ham vs Arsenal | 65 |
| May 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs West Ham | 54 |
| May 24, 2026 | West Ham vs Leeds | 54 |
Player Market Value
Track James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €38.0M (Q1'23)
€38.0M €19.0M €0
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James Ward-Prowse is West Ham's Gold Creator, bringing a wealth of technical experience back to the London Stadium. At 32 years of age, the right-footed midfielder carries the pedigree of a seasoned Premier League veteran, boasting a career defined by consistency and a trophy cabinet that includes international success at the youth level.
Operating as an ARCHITECT, Ward-Prowse has logged 415 minutes across 5 appearances this season, proving he is a picture of reliability as he maintains a consistent level of performance. His statistical profile is dominated by his Passing dimension, where a 47 rating underscores his role as the team's primary ball distributor. Despite being in an emerging reliability band due to a controlled sample of matches, his 89% pass accuracy highlights his ability to dictate the Balance of play from the center of the pitch.
With a market value of €8M, Ward-Prowse remains a vital asset for the Hammers' tactical setup. As the Stakes rise in the domestic campaign, his creative vision and legendary dead-ball delivery will be essential for turning tight contests into crucial victories.