Reece James
Defender #24
Age 26 years
Nationality England
Market Value €35M
Career
C
◀ 2019 Chelsea from Wigan
W
2018 Wigan from Chelsea
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Reece Lewis James's season performance cards
Bronze
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
4 Captain Matches
4 Captain Matches
0 As Captain
7.2 Avg Rating
Silver
INTERCEPTOR
1.6 Interceptions/90
1.6 Interceptions/90
2.3 Tackles/90
27 Tackles + Interceptions
Bronze
ENFORCER
2.3 Tackles/90
2.3 Tackles/90
1.4 Fouls/90
94 Duels Won
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Reece Lewis James is a solid CAPTAIN FANTASTIC for Chelsea. Evidence: 4 Captain Matches.
Also shows: above average INTERCEPTOR (1.6 Interceptions/90) , solid ENFORCER (2.3 Tackles/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (71/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.
Reece Lewis James Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 28%
Weight 73%
Experience 54%
vs Premier League
Height 42%
Weight 76%
Experience 55%
Traits
PRIME DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 49
Shooting 71
Defense 58
Workrate 63
Passing 70
Key Strength 71 Shooting
Area to Watch 49 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Reece Lewis James this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | 90' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle | 90' | 7.7 | - | 0 | 29 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain 5-2 Chelsea | 91' | 7.0 | - | - | 75 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea | 96' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea | 97' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Chelsea 1-1 Burnley | 89' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Chelsea 3-2 West Ham | 19' | 6.5 | - | - | 100 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Levante 0-0 Atletico Madrid | 9' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Napoli 2-3 Chelsea | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea | 81' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Chelsea 1-0 Pafos | 45' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Chelsea 2-0 Brentford | 85' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Fulham 2-1 Chelsea | 25' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea | 97' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth | 50' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Everton vs Chelsea | 69 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester United | 61 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Brighton vs Chelsea | 74 |
| May 02, 2026 | Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Liverpool vs Chelsea | 63 |
| May 17, 2026 | Chelsea vs Tottenham | 62 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunderland vs Chelsea | 73 |
Player Market Value
Track Reece Lewis James's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €35.0M
Peak Value €70.0M (Q4'22)
€70.0M €35.0M €0
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Reece James is Chelsea's Silver Wall. A product of the Cobham academy who has lifted 28 trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, he has spent over five years establishing himself as a cornerstone of the London club’s defensive identity and leadership group.
Operating as a Wall this season, James has amassed 23 appearances and 1,537 minutes of action. While he is currently searching for rhythm following a quiet spell, his defensive fundamentals remain elite. He has earned the INTERCEPTOR badge with 1.6 interceptions per 90 minutes and acts as a physical ENFORCER on the pitch. Interestingly, his Shooting score of 77 represents his strongest pentagon dimension, highlighting a rare goal threat from his defensive station. As a CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, his presence ensures the squad maintains Intensity even during difficult matches.
With a market value of €35M and a rising trend, James remains one of the most respected assets in the Premier League. His contract stability and immense experience make him a vital figure for the high Stakes of European qualification battles.