Edward George Martin James is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Exeter City. He is a Wales under-21 international.
Career James made his senior debut for Exeter City on 4 October 2022, in a 2–1 win over Southampton U21 at St James Park in the group stages of the EFL Trophy. James appeared in his inaugural EFL fixture on the 15 October 2022 as a substitute in a 2–4 defeat to Oxford United. On 30 October 2022, he joined National League South side Weymouth on a work experience loan until December 2022. He subsequently joined Tiverton Town in January 2023 on a further work experience loan.
In July 2023, James signed for newly promoted National Super League club Weston-super-Mare on a season-long loan deal alongside Exeter teammate Harry Lee.
In February 2025, James joined National League South side Bath City on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 16 April 2026, James signed a new one-year deal with Exeter City, with a club option for a one-year extension.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsExeter City2022–23League One10000020302023–24League One00000010102024–25League One00000030302025–26League One50001000602026–27League Two5000100060Total110002060190Saltash United (loan)2022–23Western LeaguePremier Division5000—0050Weymouth (loan)2022–23National League South1000—1020Tiverton Town (loan)2022–23Southern LeaguePremier Division South212——30242Weston-super-Mare (loan)2023–24National League South5010—0060Dorchester Town (loan)2023–24Southern LeaguePremier Division South260——00260Yeovil Town (loan)2024–25National League21——0021Bath City (loan)2024–25National League South10——0010Chippenham Town (loan)2025–26National League South20——0020Torquay United (loan)2025–26National League South10——0010Career total7531020100883
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