Reece James

CHE

• #24 • Center Midfielder

Reece James

CHE

• #24 • Center Midfielder

National Team

England

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Dec 8, 1999 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'11"

Weight

181 lb

Club

Chelsea

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

75.6

54/426

Impact score

6.3

251/426

Midfielder rank

39th

39/110

All rank

122nd

122/426

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

116th

116/540

All rank

401st

401/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

17th/109 MID

75.6

Shooting

12th/84 MID

73.7

Passing

24th/109 MID

72.5

On Ball Attacking

40th/105 MID

65.8

Duel

21st/108 MID

69.3

Ball Control

25th/109 MID

69.6

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

325

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 31, 12:30pm UTC

Chelsea

Man Utd

Stamford Bridge • USA Network

Forest

Chelsea

The City Ground

News

Oct 16, 2026

Undergoes successful knee surgery

James underwent a successful minor knee surgery after suffering an injury during training Friday and started his rehabilitation program, according to the club.

Analysis: James sustained a knee injury during Friday's training session and subsequently missed Saturday's 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth while undergoing medical assessments. Further examinations determined that surgery was necessary, representing another frustrating setback for the Chelsea captain, who has struggled with recurring fitness issues throughout his career. The 26-year-old will now complete his rehabilitation under the supervision of the club's medical staff at Cobham, with his recovery timeline remaining uncertain. Coach Xabi Alonso previously indicated that James would be assessed on a week-to-week basis, but the decision to undergo surgery suggests he could face a more extended absence than initially anticipated. Chelsea will need to adjust their defensive rotation while their captain remains sidelined.

Oct 13, 2026

Absent from training Tuesday

James was absent for the first 15 minutes of Tuesday's training session open to the media, and coach Xabi Alonso said the Chelsea defender would be assessed week by week after sustaining a minor knee issue Friday, James Savundra of Sky Sports News reports.

Analysis: James has no return timeline after his latest setback in what seems to be a never-ending history of fitness issues for the veteran defender. His status for Chelsea's next match is uncertain, but the fact that he'll be assessed on a week-to-week basis suggests James might be in line for another spell on the sidelines.