Leighton James

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leighton James
Occupation	Soccer Coach
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1953(1953-02-16)
Age	71
Birthplace	Wales
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Loughor
Horoscope	Aquarius

Leighton James Biography

Leighton James is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Coach who was born on February 16, 1953 in Wales, Loughor, United Kingdom. Welsh soccer manager and former player who has won titles as the manager of clubs like Garden Village. As a player, he was named Derby County FC Player of the Year in 1977.

He and Mart Poom have both been named Derby County FC Player of the Year.

James started his career as a left winger with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham Forest.

In 1971, he won his first international cap against Czechoslovakia. Altogether, he played 54 times for Wales and scored 10 goals.

He has a daughter.

Leighton James Net Worth

Leighton James is one of the richest Soccer Coach from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leighton James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born in the town of Loughor and began his professional soccer career with Burnley FC in 1970.

Following his retirement, he became an analyst whose disparaging remarks about Cardiff City inspired the song “Leighton James Don’t Like Us” by Leigh Bailey.

Leighton James (born 16 February 1953 in Loughor, Swansea, Wales) is a former Wales international footballer.

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Away from football, in June 2007 James was named Rookie Lollipop Man of the Year by Swansea Councilfor Penyrheol Primary School, which his nephew Thomas James went to.

Facts & Trivia

Leighton Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Leighton James celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

He caused further controversy in March 2008 by commenting in his column in the South Wales Evening Post that he would like Cardiff City to lose to Barnsley FC in the FA Cup semi-final 2008. Although the rivalry between the football clubs of Swansea and Cardiff is well documented, James’ comments angered some because of his supposed impartiality as a pundit, and also for his staunch attitude that Welsh people should support Welsh teams in whatever sport, an opinion he has discussed at length on radio phone in programmes. As punishment for his comments, the BBC saw fit to ban James from appearing on their programmes for two weeks. James returned on 26 April 2008 to the Wales on Saturday programme.

Top Facts about Leighton James

1. Leighton James is a retired Welsh footballer.
2. He played as a winger for various clubs including Burnley and Swansea City.
3. James earned 54 caps for the Welsh national team.
4. He scored 10 goals in his international career.
5. James was named Welsh Footballer of the Year in 1975.
6. He also played cricket for Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
7. James later worked as a pundit and commentator for BBC Wales.
8. In total, he made over 500 appearances in professional football.
9. James was known for his pace and skill on the wing.
10. He remains a popular figure among fans of Welsh football today.

Where is Leighton James now?

He currently works as a football pundit for BBC radio and television along with a regular programme on Real Radio. The BBC suspended James for a period due to controversial remarks made in a regular newspaper column regarding Cardiff City.

Who did Leighton James play for?

Clubs played for: Burnley, Derby County, QPR, Burnley, Swansea City, Sunderland, Bury, Newport County, Burnley. (1970-1988).