James Thomas Norwood is an English professional football striker who currently plays for EFL League One team Ipswich Town. He began playing football with the Old Town Boys’ youth squad in 1996 and continued until 2002. After that, he played for Brighton & Hove Albion’s and Crystal Palace’s youth teams.
Later, in 2005, he joined Eastbourne Town’s youth team and began his career there. Exeter City, Sutton United (on loan), Forest Green Rovers (on loan), Eastbourne Borough (on loan), and Tranmere Rovers are among his past clubs. He is now a member of Ipswich Town of the EFL League One.
What is the Net Worth of James Norwood?
James Thomas Norwood makes a living as a professional football player. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements are all sources of money for him. His predicted net worth in 2021 is between $1 million and $5 million, with a salary of £421,200. His market value is estimated to be approximately €50 million.
Early Life and Education
On September 5, 1990, James Thomas Norwood was born. Eastbourne, England is where he was born. His parents’ identity has been maintained a secret and has yet to be revealed. James went to Hailsham’s St Bede’s School, where he played football and rugby. He was born in the United Kingdom and is a British citizen. He is of Caucasian racial origin. Christianity is his religion. Virgo is his zodiac sign.
James Norwood Club Career
- He started playing football for the youth team of Old Town Boys in 1996 and played until 2002.
- He then played for the youth team of Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace.
- Later on, in 2005, he joined the youth team of Eastbourne Town and began his career at the club. He later represented Eastbourne Town youth, St Bede’s School, and England Schools as a youth player in the 2008-09 season.
- During the 2008-09 season, he played for Eastbourne Town’s senior side despite still being at school, making eighteen appearances for the Isthmian League Division One South club, scoring ten goals.
- In April 2009, he won the English Schools FA Trophy with St Bede’s against Carre’s Grammar School, Lincolnshire, and was made infamous with the Carre’s pupils as ‘Pink Boots’.
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- On 25 July 2009, he signed for Exeter City on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club on 8 August 2009 in a 2-1 defeat away to Leeds United in League One on the opening day of the 2009-10 season.
- On 21 September 2009, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Sutton United on a one-month deal starting on 21 November 2009, which was extended into January 2010 for another month. During his loan spell at Sutton United, he made 13 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals in all the competitions.
- On 13 August 2010, he joined Conference Premier club Forest Green Rovers on a one-month loan deal. With his excellent performances, the loan deal was extended for a further period where he made 11 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions.
- On 31 December 2010, he was loaned out to Eastbourne Borough where he made 4 appearances for the club in all the competitions as he failed to score any goals.
James Norwood International Career
- James has represented England at various age levels.
- He has represented England Schools U18 and England C.
- He made his debut for England Schools on 5 March 2009 against Wales in the Carnegie Centenary Shield.
- On 13 June 2009, he scored his first goal for England Schools in a 4-2 defeat against France at Wembley Stadium.
- He made his debut for the England C team debut on 4 June 2013, coming on as a half-time substitute and scoring a hat-trick against Bermuda at the Bermuda National Stadium.
- On 10 September 2013, he earned his second cap for the England C squad in a 1-0 defeat against Latvia under 23’s national side in Jelgava.
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- On 19 November 2013, he scored a last-minute penalty in a friendly with the Czech Republic U21s squad to earn England a 2-2 draw at Woking’s Kingfield.
- On 4 March 2014, he earned his fourth cap for the England C squad in a 1-0 friendly win against the Jordon U23s squad in Amman.
- His fifth international cap came in his first competitive game for the England C side as he started in a 1-0 away defeat against Slovakia in England’s International Challenge Trophy opening group fixture.
- In October 2014, he made his next appearance for the England C side in an away tie against Turkey as a captain for his country for the first time.
- He is yet to make his senior international debut for England.
Honors
- Won the 2018 National League play-offs with Tranmere Rovers.
- Won the 2019 EFL League Two play-offs with Tranmere Rovers.
Individual
- Won the 2012-13 Forest Green Rovers Players’ Player of the Year.
- Won the 2015-16, 2018-19 Tranmere Rovers Player of the Year.
- He won the 2018-19 Tranmere Rovers Players’ Player of the Year.
- Won the 2018-19 EFL League Two Player of the Year.
- Won the 2018-19 EFL League Two top scorer.
Personal Life
He is not married, according to his personal life. The footballer is concentrating on his career. He has never hinted at who his possible companion might be. However, we have our doubts regarding his current relationship status after seeing numerous images of him with attractive women on his social media accounts. He could be dating a lovely lady right now, or he could be single. Any new information about his romantic life will be posted here.
Body Measurement
James Norwood is 1.75 meters tall, or 5 feet and 9 inches tall. He is 73 kilograms in weight. He has a muscular physique. Brown is the color of his eyes and hair. He has a straight sexual orientation.
Facts
- He started playing football at the age of 6.
- James was captain of his school football side and also won a national under-12 rugby title with St Bede’s in 2003.
- He is yet to make his senior international debut for England.
- He wears shirt number 10 for Ipswich Town.
- 2018-19 EFL League Two Player of the Year.
- 2018-19 EFL League Two top scorer.
Quick Facts About James Norwood
Celebrated Name | James Norwood |
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Age | 26 Years |
Nick Name | Norwood |
Birth Name | James Thomas Norwood |
Birth Date | 1995-08-19 |
Gender | Male |
Profession | Football Player |
Nationality | British |
Birth Nation | England |
Place Of Birth | Eastbourne, England |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
School | St Bede’s School |
Career Start | 1996 |
Awards | 2012-13 Forest Green Rovers Players’ Player of the Year, 2018-19 Tranmere Rovers Player of the Year, 2018-19 EFL League Two Player of the Year, 2018-19 EFL League Two top scorer, etc. |
Marital Status | Single |
Height | 5 ft. 9 inches |
Weight | 73kg |
Body Type | Alethic |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Brown |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Source of Wealth | Football Career |
Net Worth | $1 Million-$5 Million |
Salary | £421,200 |
Current Team | Ipswich Town |
Position | Striker |
Jersey Number | 10 |
Links | Twitter |