James Golding (born 10 August 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for

Maidenhead United Maidenhead United Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. They are currently members of and have played at York Road since 1871, making it the 'oldest senior football ground continuously ...

on loan from club Oxford United.

Club career

Oxford United

On 26 October 2021, Golding made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for

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in the 78th minute in a 3–2 win against Tottenham Hotspur Academy in the

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. On 11 January 2022, Golding joined Banbury United on an initial month long loan, with the loan later being extended to the end of the season. On 23 March, Golding signed his first professional contract with United. On 30 April, the final game of the 2021–22 season, Golding was given his first League One start in a 1–1 draw against Doncaster Rovers. On 11 August 2023, Golding joined

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on a one month loan. He then joined

on loan on 26 September. On 5 September 2024, Golding returned to Maidenhead United on loan until January 2025.

International career

Golding received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad on 30 May 2022, ahead of two friendlies against Iceland U19 in Spain. He made his debut on 1 June, coming on in the 77th minute in a 3–0 win.

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* Living people 2004 births Men's association football defenders English men's footballers Oxford United F.C. players Banbury United F.C. players Dartford F.C. players National League (English football) players Place of birth missing (living people) Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers English people of Irish descent Footballers from the London Borough of Sutton People from Sutton, London Maidenhead United F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players {{England-footy-defender-2000s-stub