James Wilson (footballer, born 2007)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 2007 | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024- | Heart of Midlothian | 5 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 27 October 2024 | |||
James Wilson (born 6 March 2007) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian.[1]
Club career
[edit]He signed a first professional contract with Heart of Midlothian in the summer of 2023.[2] 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.[3] 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.[2][4][5] He then made his debut in the Scottish Premiership against Dundee in May 2024.[6]
He scored his first league goal for Hearts in October 2024, in a 4-0 win over St Mirren.[7] The following week he made headlines with a last minute equaliser in the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian, which finished 1-1 on 27 October 2024.[8][9]
International career
[edit]A Scotland youth international, he has captained Scotland at under-16 and under-17 level.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "James Wilson". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Anderson, Barry (23 July 2024). "Exclusive: Hearts forward James Wilson talks FIFA, feeling bloated and gaining weight". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Mcdonald, Ryan (9 July 2024). "James Wilson targets Hearts breakthrough season after snubbing Manchester United interest". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "SPARTANS VS. HEARTS 1 - 2". Soccerway. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Naismith tips Wilson for bright future at Hearts". BBC Sport. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Hearts 4 St Mirren 0: Neil Critchley enjoys dream start". Herald Scotland. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "He saves the day for Hearts". Sky Sports. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.