Lauren James

Lauren James

Sep 29, 2001
#10 - Forward

Lauren Elizabeth James is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chelsea and the Lionesses. 

Did You Know?

Lauren has an older brother Reece who also plays for Chelsea and England. She also considers him as her biggest football inspiration.

Her father Nigel is a UEFA licensed football coach.

She is of Grenadian and Dominican descent through her father, and English descent through her mother.

She is scared of spiders.

Her favourite artist is Jorja Smith.

After Euro 2025, she has a tattoo of the trophy to remind her the England's victory.


News

Jun 30, 2025
Lauren James Chelsea

James is back with the assist and ready for Euros

  • In England's 7–0 friendly win over Jamaica, Chelsea forward Lauren James delivered a stunning assist soon after coming off the bench.
  • James made an influential comeback after a three-month hamstring layoff, rejoining the squad just in time to fine-tune ahead of Euro 2025.

Find more about the importance of Lauren James as a player here. 

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Jun 27, 2025
Lauren James Chelsea

England's Lauren James: From Park Battles to European Championship Catalyst

  • The Guardian's Donald McRae credits Lauren James' fierce drive and ball mastery to constant park games in Mortlake with her brothers, including England men’s player Reece James. Facing stronger and faster boys forced her to develop superior technique from a young age.
  • As a young girl, she dreamed she was Eden Hazard, imitating his creativity and flair—qualities she now brings to Chelsea and the Lionesses on the biggest stage.

Read the full article here.

 

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Sep 29, 2024
Lauren James Chelsea

Manchester City will face Barcelona and Chelsea take on Real Madrid in this year's Champions League group stage, with Arsenal in the 'group of death'.

  • UWCL group stage draw made on Friday
  • Chelsea get Real Madrid; Man City to face Barca
  • Arsenal land in 'group of death'

The draw for this year's group stage was made on Friday and it has thrown up some tantalising fixtures. Reigning European champions Barcelona have been pooled with Man City, as the English side make the group stages for the first time since the competition changed format in 2021, while Chelsea, still chasing a first UWCL title, will take on Real Madrid.

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Lauren James scoops WSL Player of the Month award

Chelsea forward Lauren James has been named the Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month for January after a scintillating showing in front of goal, which helped the Blues achieve maximum points from our two league fixtures.

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Best Actions

Lauren James Goals & Assists for Chelsea and England

LAUREN JAMES vs Man Utd


Sponsors

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Club Achievements

FIFA Women's World Cup runner-up
Women's Finalissima
Arnold Clark Cup
FA Women's Super League
Women's FA Cup
FA Women's Championship
European championship

Awards

FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11
PFA Women's Young Player of the Year
Arnold Clark Cup Player of the Tournament
London Football Awards Women’s Young Player of the Year

Stats

Year Club AP GL
2021
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present
Chelsea 49 22
2018
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2021
Manchester United 40 22
2017
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2018
Arsenal 5 0
International Stats
2022
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present
England 27 7
2019
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2019
England U19 11 1
2017
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2018
England U17 6 6