James Hill

BOU

• #5 • Center Back

James Hill

BOU

• #5 • Center Back

Nationality

England

Position

Role

Controlled Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 10, 2002 (24)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

161 lb

Club

Bournemouth

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

53.9

362/362

Impact score

135/362

Defender rank

80th

80/134

All rank

189th

189/362

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

292nd

292/645

All rank

734th

734/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

134th/134 DEF

53.9

Passing

120th/134 DEF

58.7

1 V 1 Defending

110th/125 DEF

58.1

Aerial Duel

44th/120 DEF

66.4

Positioning

51st/128 DEF

70.1

Blocking

112th/127 DEF

55.9

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

296

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Sep 6, 2026

Five clearances in draw

Hill had five clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United.

Analysis: Hill made five clearances and one interception across 90 minutes as Bournemouth's center-back partner alongside Antonio Silva, helping the Cherries maintain their lead well into the second half before Newcastle's substitutions changed the momentum of the match. He won zero tackles but was consistently in the right position to deal with Newcastle's aerial threat and limit the damage during the Magpies' second-half push to come from behind. Hill has now started all three of Bournemouth's opening Premier League fixtures and has recorded 17 clearances and five chances created across the season's opening three matches as one of the division's more active defending center-backs.

Aug 30, 2026

Seven clearances against Toffees

Hill had three tackles (two won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Everton.

Analysis: Hill was Bournemouth's defensive standout in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Everton, racking up seven clearances, winning two of his three tackles and adding two interceptions alongside Antonio Silva as the Cherries held Everton to just one shot on goal that seriously tested Djordje Petrovic. He also played a key role in keeping Bournemouth's defensive line high throughout the contest, with Thierno Barry and Beto struggling to find any meaningful space in behind over 90 minutes of open play. Hill has started both of Bournemouth's Premier League matches, and his commanding presence at the back has been a major factor for the Cherries despite the side conceding three goals through its opening two fixtures.