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James Wilson (footballer, born 2007)

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James Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-03-06) 6 March 2007 (age 17)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Heart of Midlothian
Number 21
Youth career
0000–2024 Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Heart of Midlothian 5 (2)
International career
2022–2023 Scotland U16[1] 7 (3)
2023 Scotland U17[2] 4 (2)
2024– Scotland U19[3] 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 October 2024

James Wilson (born 6 March 2007) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian.[4]

Club career

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He signed a first professional contract with Heart of Midlothian in the summer of 2023.[5] He broke through into first-team during the 2023-24 season, making three appearances as a substitute, whilst also playing for the Hearts B team in the Lowland League.[6] He made his professional debut in the Scottish Cup in a 2-1 away win against The Spartans on 20 January 2024 as a 16 year-old.[5][7][8] He then made his debut in the Scottish Premiership against Dundee in May 2024.[9]

He scored his first league goal for Hearts in October 2024, in a 4-0 win over St Mirren.[10] The following week he made headlines with a late equaliser in the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian, which finished 1-1 on 27 October 2024.[11][12]

International career

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A Scotland youth international, he has captained Scotland at under-16 and under-17 level.[5]

Career statistics

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As of 30 October 2024[13]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Heart of Midlothian 2023–24[14] Scottish Premiership 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2024–25[15] Scottish Premiership 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 2
Total 5 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 7 2
Career total 5 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 7 2

References

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  1. ^ https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/players/?pid=369316&lid=9
  2. ^ https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/players/?pid=369316&lid=13
  3. ^ https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/players/?pid=369316&lid=9
  4. ^ "James Wilson". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Anderson, Barry (22 January 2024). "Exclusive: James Wilson's Hearts debut fires ambition after Rangers, Celtic, Man Utd and Leeds interest". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  6. ^ Anderson, Barry (23 July 2024). "Exclusive: Hearts forward James Wilson talks FIFA, feeling bloated and gaining weight". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  7. ^ Mcdonald, Ryan (9 July 2024). "James Wilson targets Hearts breakthrough season after snubbing Manchester United interest". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  8. ^ "SPARTANS VS. HEARTS 1 - 2". Soccerway. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Naismith tips Wilson for bright future at Hearts". BBC Sport. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Hearts 4 St Mirren 0: Neil Critchley enjoys dream start". Herald Scotland. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  11. ^ Anderson, Barry (27 October 2024). "Hearts report and player ratings v Hibs: Teenage wonder Wilson, Critchley's run, quality questions at ER". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  12. ^ "He saves the day for Hearts". Sky Sports. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  13. ^ James Wilson at Soccerbase
  14. ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Games played by James Wilson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2024.