James Ward-Prowse

Midfielder #8
Age 31 years
Nationality England
Market Value €6M

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

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.

Player Rating

James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse
47
Rating
48
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 37
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 46
💰 Fair Value
🎚️ ●○○
Midfielder
⏳ Forming Opinion 0/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 24%
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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 0 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 30 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 10 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 47 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 24, 2026 Burnley 1-1 Wolves Premier League 22' 7.0 0 0 64 Turf Moor
May 18, 2026 Arsenal 1-0 Burnley Premier League 19' 6.3 0 0 37 Emirates Stadium
May 10, 2026 Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa Premier League 10' 6.6 0 0 95 Turf Moor
May 01, 2026 Leeds 3-1 Burnley Premier League 65' 6.7 0 0 78 Elland Road
Apr 22, 2026 Burnley 0-1 Manchester City Premier League 93' 7.3 0 0 44 Turf Moor
Apr 19, 2026 Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley Premier League 96' 6.2 0 0 80 City Ground
Apr 11, 2026 Burnley 0-2 Brighton Premier League 95' 7.0 0 0 67 Turf Moor
Mar 21, 2026 Fulham 3-1 Burnley Premier League 78' 6.3 0 0 87 Craven Cottage
Mar 14, 2026 Burnley 0-0 Bournemouth Premier League 96' 7.2 0 0 15 Turf Moor
Mar 03, 2026 Everton 2-0 Burnley Premier League 42' 6.9 0 0 21 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Burnley 3-4 Brentford Premier League 75' 6.3 0 0 81 Turf Moor
Feb 21, 2026 Chelsea 1-1 Burnley Premier League 38' 6.9 0 1 67 Stamford Bridge
Feb 11, 2026 Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley Premier League 13' 6.9 0 0 74 Selhurst Park
Feb 02, 2026 Sunderland 3-0 Burnley Premier League 0' - 0 0 30 Stadium of Light
Jan 24, 2026 West Ham 3-1 Sunderland Premier League 0' - 0 0 53 London Stadium

Player Market Value

Track James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €6.0M
Peak Value €38.0M (Q1'23)
€38.0M €19.0M €0
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