James Cameron (soccer)

James Cameron (born January 24, 2005) is a soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

James Cameron
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-01-24) January 24, 2005
Place of birth North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 25
Youth career
North Vancouver FC
Mountain United FC
Blaise Soccer Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Vancouver FC 19 (1)
2023– → Unity FC (loan) 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2023

Early life

Cameron played youth soccer with North Vancouver FC, Mountain United FC, and the Blaise Soccer Academy.[1] He represented British Columbia at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, helping them to a fifth-place finish.[2]

Club career

After having attended the club's open trials in February 2023,[3] in May 2023, Cameron signed a developmental contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League, while also playing with their League1 British Columbia affiliate Unity FC.[4] Cameron made his professional debut for Vancouver on June 11, coming on as a substitute against Cavalry FC.[5][6] He made his first start in the next match on June 17, against Atlético Ottawa.[7] In July 2023, he signed a full professional contract with the club, on an Exceptional Young Talent contract.[8] He was named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time, for Week 17 in August 2023, after being named man of the match against Valour FC.[9] On September 9, 2023, he scored his first professional goal, scoring the game-winning goal in stoppage time in a 2-1 victory over Atlético Ottawa.[10][11] At the end of the season, he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year award.[12][13]

Career statistics
As of October 6, 2023[14]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vancouver FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 191–00–191
Unity FC (loan) 2023[15] League1 British Columbia 3000––30
Career total 221000000221

References
  1. Jacques, John (May 3, 2023). "Ghotbi Adds James Cameron, Others To Vancouver FC". Northern Tribune.
  2. "Lennon Thompson, James Cameron, Kourosh Jamshidi join VFC on Developmental Contracts". Vancouver FC. May 3, 2023.
  3. Nava, David (August 10, 2023). ""This is just the start": James Cameron". Vancouver FC.
  4. "Three young players added to Vancouver FC roster under talent development contracts". Aldergrove Star. May 8, 2023.
  5. Nava, David (June 16, 2023). "Vancouver FC's young talent continues to show results". Vancouver FC.
  6. Nava, David (September 15, 2023). ""I love the club so much," James Cameron reflects on his first year with Vancouver FC". Vancouver FC.
  7. O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (June 17, 2023). "Match Analysis:Strong first half lifts Atlético Ottawa past Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League.
  8. "Vancouver FC signs another local star in James Cameron". Vancouver FC. July 20, 2023.
  9. "James Cameron receives first CPL TOTW honours". Vancouver FC. August 8, 2023.
  10. Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (September 10, 2023). "Match Analysis: Vancouver FC's James Cameron provides Hollywood ending against Atlético Ottawa to keep playoff hopes alive". Canadian Premier League.
  11. Laba, Nick (September 29, 2023). "North Vancouver teen scores first goal as a pro soccer player". North Shore News.
  12. "VFC #25 James Cameron nominated for the Canadian Premier League Best Under-21 Canadian Player of the Year award for 2023". Vancouver FC. October 17, 2023.
  13. "Cameron, De Brienne, Poku nominated for Best Canadian U-21 Player Award". Canadian Premier League. October 17, 2023.
  14. James Cameron at Soccerway
  15. "James Cameron 2023 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
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