James Beresford (footballer, born 2002)
{{Short description|Thai footballer (born 2002)}}
{{For|the former Blackburn Rovers footballer|James Beresford (footballer, born 1860)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = James Beresford
| full_name = James Beresford
| image = James Beresford September 2020 (cropped).jpeg
| caption = Beresford playing for Lewes in September 2020
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|4|17|df=y}}
| birth_place = Worthing, England{{cite web|url=https://englishplayersabroad.com/2023/08/16/james-beresford-defender-makes-pro-debut-in-thailand/|title=James Beresford: Defender makes pro debut in Thailand|website=englishplayersabroad.com|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=16 August 2023}}
| height = 1.83m
| position = Right back
| currentclub = Uthai Thani
| clubnumber = 27
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Brighton & Hove Albion
| youthyears2 = {{0|0000}}–2019
| youthclubs2 = Worthing
| years1 = 2019–2020
| clubs1 = Lancing
| caps1 = 8
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2020–2021
| clubs2 = Lewes
| caps2 = 16
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2021
| clubs3 = Eastbourne Borough
| caps3 = 11
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2021–2023
| clubs4 = Worthing
| caps4 = 45
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2023–
| clubs5 = Uthai Thani
| caps5 = 58
| goals5 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2023–2025
| nationalteam1 = Thailand
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 08:35, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 13:18, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
| medaltemplates ={{medalTeam|Thailand}}
{{MedalCompetition|ASEAN Championship}}
{{Medal|RU|ASEAN 2024|Team}}
}}
James Beresford ({{langx|th|เจมส์ เบอร์เรสฟอร์ด}}; born 17 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for Thai League 1 club Uthai Thani. Born in England, he plays for the Thailand national team.
Club career
= Youth career =
Beresford came through the Brighton & Hove Albion academy before joining his hometown club, Worthing.{{cite web|url=https://worthingfc.com/2021/12/beresford-makes-woodside-return/|title=Beresford makes Woodside Return|publisher=Worthing F.C.|date=21 December 2021|accessdate=16 August 2023}}
In 2019, Beresford started his senior football career with Isthmian League club, Lancing.{{cite web|url=https://lancingfc.co.uk/2019/10/02/beresford-earns-trial-at-reading/|title=Beresford Earns Trial At Reading|publisher=Lancing F.C.|date=2 October 2019|accessdate=16 August 2023}} During his time with Lancing, he had a six-week trial with Championship side Reading.
In 2020, Beresford moved to another Isthmian League club, Lewes.
In July 2021, Beresford moved to sixth tier National League South club, Eastbourne Borough.
Beresford returned to his boyhood club, Worthing in December 2021. He helped his club to win the 2021–22 Isthmian League.
= Uthai Thani =
In June 2023, Beresford agreed a move to the newly-promoted Thai League 1 side Uthai Thani and head to Thailand.{{cite web|url=https://worthingfc.com/2023/06/defensive-pair-to-depart/|title=Defensive pair to depart|publisher=Worthing F.C.|date=8 June 2023|accessdate=16 August 2023}} On 12 August 2023, he made his professional league debut, starting in a 4–1 loss to Bangkok United.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/08/12/thailand/thai-premier-league/uthai-thani/bangkok-university-football-club/4126948/|title=UTHAI THANI VS. BANGKOK UNITED 1 - 4|website=soccerway.com|date=12 August 2023|accessdate=16 August 2023}}
International career
In August 2023, it was stated that Beresford was in contention for a call-up to the Thailand U23 team ahead of the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship and the 2024 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/100071329901281/posts/322057163515278/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v|title=#แรร์ไอเทมของช้างป่า|website=facebook.com|date=3 August 2023|accessdate=16 August 2023}}
= Senior =
In October 2023, he was called up to the Thailand senior squad for the first team.{{cite web |title=Final Squad |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=851701532977352&set=a.802496514564521 |website=Facebook |publisher=War Elephants |language=Thai}} On 17 October 2023, Beresford made his senior international debut coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Estonia.{{cite web |date=17 October 2023 |title=ESTONIA VS. THAILAND 1 - 1 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/10/17/world/friendlies/estonia/thailand/4038403 |accessdate=6 November 2023 |website=soccerway.com}} In January 2024, he was called up to train with the Thailand U23 side.{{cite web |date=9 January 2024 |title="เจมส์ เบอร์เรสฟอร์ด" เชื่อการได้ร่วมแคมป์ "ช้างศึก U23" จะให้ประสบการณ์ที่ดี |url=https://www.ballthai.com/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%8A%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%81-u23-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%93%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B5/ |accessdate=10 January 2024 |website=ballthai.com |language=Thai}}
Beresford was selected in the Thailand squad for the 2024 ASEAN Championship.
Career statistics
=International=
{{updated|match played 6 November 2023.}}{{NFT|92681|accessdate=6 November 2023}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="1"|Thailand
|2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total | 1 | 0 |
Personal life
Honours
Worthing
- Isthmian league winner: 2021–22{{cite web|url=https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/worthing-fc-are-isthmian-league-champions-3648057|title=WORTHING FC ARE ISTHMIAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS|website=sussexexpress.co.uk|date=9 April 2022|accessdate=16 August 2023}}
- Sussex Senior Challenge Cup winner: 2022–23{{cite web|url=https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/worthing-beat-bognor-8-7-in-dramatic-sussex-senior-cup-final-penalty-shootout-4139509|title=Worthing beat Bognor 8-7 in dramatic Sussex Senior Cup final penalty shootout|website=sussexexpress.co.uk|date=11 May 2022|accessdate=16 August 2023}}
Individual
References
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Externali links
- {{soccerway|james-beresford/637854}}
- {{soccerbase|144336}}
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Category:Footballers from Worthing
Category:English men's footballers
Category:English people of Thai descent
Category:Men's association football fullbacks
Category:Worthing F.C. players
Category:Eastbourne Borough F.C. players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:Isthmian League players
Category:21st-century English sportsmen
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