James Ward-Prowse

Nationality

England

Born

1994-11-01

Height

1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Weight

146 lbs

Number

#30

James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Southampton. Originally a member of Southampton's youth system, Ward-Prowse made his first-team debut for the club in October 2011, and signed his first professional contract in May 2012. He has gone on to become a regular for the club, making over 100 appearances. He primarily plays as a central midfielder or a right-sided winger. Ward-Prowse was born in Portsmouth and is the son of John Ward-Prowse, a Farlington-based barrister. Although his family are Portsmouth supporters, he joined their rivals Southampton at the age of eight.