Thomas-James Everton "TJ" Bramble (born 9 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Tamworth. Born in England, he represents Antigua and Barbuda at international level.
Club career Gillingham Bramble began his career as a youth team player for Gillingham. In February 2019, he joined Deal Town on a 28-day work experience agreement. Bramble signed his first professional contract with Gillingham in May 2019. On 1 November 2019, he joined East Grinstead Town on loan. He played seven games for the club and scored two goals.
On 22 February 2020, Bramble joined Sittingbourne on loan. He was released by Gillingham in June 2020 without ever having played for the first team.
Dover Athletic On 27 August 2020, Bramble signed for National League club Dover Athletic. He made his club debut on the opening day of the season in a 1–0 victory over Notts County. On 24 October 2020, Bramble scored his first goal for the club, the final goal in a 3–3 draw with Yeovil Town in the FA Cup; Dover lost the tie on penalties. Bramble was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season following relegation, being offered the chance to come back for pre-season and prove his fitness.
Chelmsford City Following his release from Dover, Bramble went on trial at Leyton Orient and Barnsley. In March 2023, Bramble signed for National League South side Chelmsford City. On 28 March 2023, Bramble made his debut for the club in a 1–1 Tolleshunt D'Arcy Memorial Cup draw against Heybridge Swifts.
Welling United In July 2023, Bramble signed for Welling United following a successful trial.
Maidstone United In June 2025, Bramble returned to the National League South following Welling United's relegation, joining Maidstone United. He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Tamworth Bramble was announced as a new signing for National League side Tamworth on 23 June 2026. On 8 August 2026, Bramble made his debut for Tamworth, on the opening day of the 2026–27 season, playing in a 3–3 draw away at Boreham Wood. He scored his first goal for Tamworth in an away fixture against FC Halifax Town on 22 August 2026, scoring a 76th minute consolation goal in a 4–1 defeat.
International career In March 2018, Bramble was called up to the Antigua and Barbuda team for a pair of friendlies against Bermuda and Jamaica. He made his debut in a 3–2 win over Bermuda on 22 March.
Later the same year he featured for the "Benna Boys" in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship in the United States, scoring in a win over Sint Maarten and a loss to Honduras in the group stage.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGillingham2018–19League One00000000002019–20League One0000000000Total0000000000Deal Town (loan)2018–19Southern Counties East Premier Division40——0040East Grinstead Town (loan)2019–20Isthmian League South East Division7200—0072Sittingbourne (loan)2019–20Isthmian League South East Division50——0050Dover Athletic2020–21 National League12111—101422021–22National League22120—00241Total342310010383Welling United2023–24National League South17230—302322024–25National League South34110—00351Total513400030583Maidstone United2025–26National League South46410—10484Tamworth2026–27National League6100—0061Career total1531281005016613
International Scores and results list Antigua and Barbuda's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bramble goal.
+ List of international goals scored by TJ BrambleNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas3–04–12023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B2ABFA Technical Center, Piggots, Antigua and Barbuda2–12–22023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B
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