James Morris (footballer, born 2001)

James William Morris (born 23 November 2001) is an English professional footballer playing as a defender for Watford.

For other uses, see James Morris.
James Morris
Personal information
Full name James William Morris[1]
Date of birth (2001-11-23) 23 November 2001
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Watford
Number 42
Youth career
2011–2020 Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Southampton 0 (0)
2021– Watford 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Morris signed his first professional contract with Southampton in August 2020, having been with his boyhood club since joining at Under-10's.[2]

On 4 June 2021, Southampton announced their retained list which confirmed Morris had been released.[3]

Having impressed while on trial, Morris signed for Watford on a one-year contract with the option of another year on 2 August 2021.[4]

Morris made his professional debut in the FA Cup third round against Leicester City on 8 January 2022, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–1 defeat.[5]

In March 2022, Morris signed a new two-year deal with the club.[6]

Morris made his first appearance of the 2022–23 season when coming on as a second half substitute in a 2–0 home defeat to MK Dons in the second round of the EFL Cup on 23 August 2022.

Career statistics

Club
As of 8 May 2023.[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Watford 2021–22 Premier League 0010000010
2022–23 Championship 120101000140
Career total 120201000150

    References
    1. James Morris at WorldFootball.net
    2. "Trio sign first professional contracts". southamptonfc.com. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    3. "Southampton FC announce 2021 retained list". southamptonfc.com. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    4. "Watford sign James Morris after successful trial". watfordobserver.co.uk. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    5. "Morris: "It's A Dream Come True"". watfordfc.com. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
    6. "Official: Morris Signs New Deal!". Watford F.C. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
    7. James Morris at Soccerway
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