Horace James (born 20 December 1984) is a Jamaican

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who plays for New Zealand club

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in the Northern League.

Career

From Port Maria, St Mary Jamaica, Horace James played his debut professional game when he was 18 years old with Star Cosmos in the Jamaica National Premier League. Being his youth club, he joined the Star Cosmos when he was 16 years old and stayed with the side for several seasons.

St. Georges

James came back to play for St. Georges in the JPL where he stayed for a few seasons. He then moved to High Gate and Montego Bay United.

Atlanta Silverbacks

On 20 July 2012, James signed with Atlanta Silverbacks. He last played with Montego Bay United of the

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. He has previously played with Highgate United and St. George's SC. On 12 August 2012, James made his debut for Atlanta Silverbacks as a sub for Jahbari Willis in the 61'. On 26 August 2012, James made his first start with Atlanta Silverbacks in a 1–0 loss to

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FC Edmonton

James signed with

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in 2014.

Perak

A year later, he signed for Malaysian team

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, making his debut in the league match against

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on 11 April 2015. He contributed an assist in the game, as Perak lost 2–3 at home.

SHB Đà Nẵng

In February 2016, James joined

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side SHB Đà Nẵng.

Waitakere United

In 2017 James joined Waitakere United who play in the

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North Shore United

James current plays for

in the New Zealand Northern League.

References

External links

Atlanta Silverbacks bio
* 1984 births Living people Jamaican footballers Jamaican expatriate footballers Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia Atlanta Silverbacks players FC Edmonton players Perak F.C. players Expatriate soccer players in the United States Expatriate soccer players in Canada North American Soccer League players Montego Bay United F.C. players People from Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica Expatriate footballers in Malaysia Expatriate footballers in Vietnam Malaysia Super League players V.League 1 players Association football midfielders Highgate United F.C. (Jamaica) players North Shore United AFC players New Zealand National League players {{Jamaica-footy-bio-stub