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James Maddison

James Maddison is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

James Maddison is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. Born in Coventry, England, he has also played for Coventry City, Norwich City, Aberdeen and Leicester City, and is known for his attacking midfield play and set-piece ability.

Early life and youth career

James Maddison was born in Coventry, England, and came through youth football in his hometown. He began his senior career with Coventry City.

Club career

Maddison has played for Coventry City, Norwich City, Aberdeen, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur. His move to Tottenham in 2023 followed several seasons as one of Leicester City's key attacking players.

International career

Maddison made his debut for England in 2019. He has been selected for the senior national team as a creative midfield option.

Style of play

He is known for playing as an attacking midfielder, with strengths in chance creation, passing and set pieces. Club and association profiles list him as right-footed.

Honours

One of Maddison's notable club achievements is winning the FA Cup with Leicester City in 2021. He has also earned individual recognition as a Premier League midfielder.

Key facts

  • Maddison began his career with Coventry City.
  • He has played for Norwich City, Aberdeen, Leicester City, and Tottenham Hotspur.
  • He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 and wears squad number 10.
  • He made his senior England debut in November 2019.
  • He helped Leicester City win the FA Cup in 2021.
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Canadian context

No major direct Canada connection is evident in the provided sources beyond general interest to Canadian soccer readers following Premier League and England international football.

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Maddison?
James Maddison is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and England.
When was James Maddison born?
He was born on 23 November 1996.
Which clubs has James Maddison played for?
He has played for Coventry City, Norwich City, Aberdeen, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
What position does James Maddison play?
He is mainly an attacking midfielder.
When did James Maddison make his England debut?
He made his senior England debut on 14 November 2019.
What is James Maddison known for?
He is known for creativity, passing, set pieces and goal contribution from midfield.

References

  1. England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/james-maddison
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, current club, senior England debut, caps, goals, and biography notes.
  2. Tottenham Hotspur — https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/player/172780/james-maddison
    Supports: Current club, position, nationality, shirt/legacy number, height, weight, joining date, and debut information.
  3. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/172780/james-maddison/overview
    Supports: Nationality, preferred foot, date of birth, appearances, goals, and assists.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Maddison
    Supports: Career history and club chronology, including previous clubs and overall career totals.
  5. German Wikipedia — https://www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Maddison
    Supports: Transfer from Leicester City to Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 and reported fee/contract length.