James Gomez (born 14 November 2001) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish Superliga club Odense Boldklub, and the Gambia national team.
Club career Having progressed through the academy of Real de Banjul, Gomez moved on loan to Danish club AC Horsens on 20 January 2020. On 4 August, the loan was extended for another six months. On 23 December 2020, he signed a permanent deal with the club on a contract until 2024.
On 19 July 2023, Gomez signed a multi-year contract with Czech First League club Sparta Prague.
On 1 February 2024, Gomez signed a contract with Danish Superliga club Odense until 2028.
International career He made his debut for Gambia national football team on 8 June 2021 in a friendly against Togo and scored the only goal of the game.
He was selected for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in January 2022, in which the Gambia participates for the first time, and was featured in a 1-0 victory against Mauritania where he was a holder in central defense.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDanish CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAC Horsens (loan)2019–20Danish Superliga30000030AC Horsens2020–21Danish Superliga13120001512021–22Danish 1st Division31020003302022–23Danish Superliga1410000141Career total6124000652
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGambia202141202280Total121
Scores and results list Gambia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gomez goal.
+ List of international goals scored by James GomezNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Arslan Zeki Demirci Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey1–01–0Friendly
Honours OB Danish 1st Division: 2024–25
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