Dean Ruben James (born 30 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Go Ahead Eagles. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.
Club career James was released from his contract by Volendam at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.
On 18 July 2023, James signed a three-year contract with Go Ahead Eagles.
International career In February 2025, it was announced that James had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. On 9 March, James was called up to the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches against Australia and Bahrain. On 20 March, he made his debut with Indonesia in a 5–1 loss to Australia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match.
Personal life Born in the Netherlands, James is of Indonesian descent.
On 10 March 2025, James officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueKNVB CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong Volendam2017–18Derde Divisie10———102018–19140———1402019–20Tweede Divisie200———2002020–2110———102022–2330———30Total390000000390Volendam2020–21Eerste Divisie19200——1922021–2226010——2702022–23Eredivisie7020——90Total522300000552Go Ahead Eagles2023–24Eredivisie5000—20702024–252524020003122025–262612080103712026–275000––50Total6136010030803Career total152590100301745
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIndonesia202550202641Total91
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each James goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Dean JamesNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 5 October 2026 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 1–0 2–2 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
Honours Go Ahead Eagles KNVB Cup: 2024–25
Indonesia FIFA ASEAN Cup: 2026
See also List of Indonesia international footballers born outside Indonesia
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