James Maddison: The Playmaker's Journey
An in-depth exploration of the career of James Maddison, the dynamic English attacking midfielder.
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Player Profile
Personal Details
James Daniel Maddison was born on November 23, 1996, in Coventry, England. He is an English professional footballer renowned for his skill as an attacking midfielder. Maddison also holds Irish ancestry through a grandparent.
Early Career Beginnings
Maddison commenced his football journey within the youth academy of Coventry City. He was integrated into the first-team squad during the 2013โ14 season, making his senior debut in August 2014 in the League Cup. His league debut followed shortly after, and he scored his inaugural league goal via a free-kick in a match against Bristol City. He signed his first professional contract in November 2014.
Club Career Progression
Norwich City
In February 2016, Maddison transferred to Premier League club Norwich City, immediately being loaned back to Coventry City for the remainder of the season. He made his Norwich debut in the EFL Cup, contributing two assists. His loan spell at Scottish club Aberdeen saw him score two goals in 17 appearances. Upon returning to Norwich, he became a regular starter in the 2017โ18 season, earning the club's Player of the Season award and a nomination for the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season.
Leicester City
Maddison joined Leicester City in June 2018 for a reported fee of ยฃ20 million. He scored his first Premier League goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers and received the club's Young Player of the Season award in his debut season. He was instrumental in Leicester's 2021 FA Cup and FA Community Shield victories. He was named Leicester City's Player of the Season for 2021โ22, scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists across all competitions. Despite the club's relegation in the 2022โ23 season, he recorded ten goals and nine assists in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur
On June 28, 2023, Maddison signed a five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur for approximately ยฃ40 million. He was appointed vice-captain shortly after his arrival. He made his debut in August 2023 and was named Premier League Player of the Month for August after an impressive start, registering one goal and two assists in his first three league matches. An ankle injury in November 2023 sidelined him until January 2024. He returned but faced challenges with form, scoring one more goal and providing four assists in the remaining league matches of the 2023-24 season. The 2024-25 season saw him score his first league goal in September and his first Europa League goal in January 2025, but a calf strain and subsequent ACL injury in pre-season for 2025-26 have significantly impacted his availability.
Career Statistics
Key Statistics
Maddison's career statistics showcase his consistent contribution across multiple clubs and competitions. Below is a summary of his senior club appearances and goals:
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City | 2013โ2016 | 35 | 5 |
| Norwich City | 2016โ2018 | 47 | 15 |
| Leicester City | 2018โ2023 | 163 | 43 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2023โPresent | 59 | 13 |
| Total Senior Career | 304 | 76 |
Note: Statistics are based on league appearances and goals. Comprehensive data including cup and European competitions can be found in the full source article.
International Representation
Youth Levels
Maddison represented England at the under-21 level from 2017 to 2019. He received his first call-up in November 2017 and made his debut against Ukraine in a 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier. He scored his first goal for the U21s against Croatia during the tournament.
Senior Debut
His senior England debut occurred in November 2019 during a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match against Montenegro. He was included in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup but did not feature in any matches. He made his first start for the senior team in March 2023 in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine. He was initially named in the provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2024 but was subsequently cut from the final 26-man roster, a decision he described as "devastating."
Career Accolades
Team Honors
- FA Cup: 2020โ21 (Leicester City)
- FA Community Shield: 2021 (Leicester City)
- UEFA Europa League: 2024โ25 (Tottenham Hotspur)
Individual Awards
- EFL Young Player of the Month: January 2018
- EFL Team of the Season: 2017โ18
- PFA Championship Team of the Year: 2017โ18
- Norwich City Player of the Season: 2017โ18
- Premier League Goal of the Month: September 2020
- Leicester City Player of the Year: 2021โ22
- Premier League Player of the Month: August 2023
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References
References
- Includes Football League/EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
- Appearances in Football League Trophy
- Five appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, eight appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearance in FA Community Shield
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