#23Defender - Centre-Back

James Hill

James Clayton Hill

EnglandAge24Centre-Back

Market Value€23.00m

AFC Bournemouth· Premier League

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23g

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Position

Defender - Centre-Back

Main Position

Centre-Back

Date of Birth

2002-01-10(24)

Height

1,84

Preferred Foot

right

Place of Birth

Bristol

Citizenship

England

Contract & Agent

Joined

2022-01-05

Contract Until

2029-06-30

Last Extension

2025-09-09

Agent

SMI Sports ... ✓

Market Value

€23.00m

Last Updated

2026-06-03

Career Achievements

As of now, James Hill has not yet won major trophies or individual awards, but his progression to the Premier League with AFC Bournemouth marks a significant career milestone.

Biography

James Hill is an English centre-back who began his career at Bristol City before moving to AFC Bournemouth. He has gained experience through loan spells in the lower leagues and is now competing in the Premier League with Bournemouth. Born in Bristol, Hill is still developing his game at the top level.

Playing Style

Hill is a composed and physical centre-back who reads the game well and is strong in aerial duels. He is comfortable on the ball and capable of playing out from the back, though his pace can be a concern against faster attackers. His tactical awareness and positioning make him a reliable defender in build-up play.

Market Value History

Season Stats (Premier League)

All seasons (36)

Season	Comp	Apps	G	A	YC	Min
25/26	Premier League	29	0	3	5	2104
25/26	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	120
25/26	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	90
24/25	Premier League	10	0	1	1	449
24/25	FA Cup	3	0	0	1	243
24/25	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	90
23/24	Championship	18	1	3	3	1296
23/24	Premier League	5	0	0	0	75
23/24	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	57
23/24	EFL Cup	2	0	1	0	180
22/23	Scottish FA Cup	3	0	0	1	261
22/23	Scottish Premiership Top Six Split	4	0	0	1	345
22/23	Scottish Premiership	10	0	0	2	746
22/23	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	EFL Cup	2	0	0	0	92
21/22	UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying	1	0	0	0	90
21/22	U20 Elite League	4	1	0	0	252
21/22	EFL Trophy	1	0	0	0	90
21/22	League One	13	1	0	3	1125
21/22	Championship	1	0	0	0	1
21/22	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	76
21/22	EFL Cup	1	0	0	1	90
20/21	EFL Trophy	4	0	0	1	360
20/21	League One	28	0	1	2	2197
20/21	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	EFL Cup	3	0	0	0	270
19/20	League One Play-Offs	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	EFL Trophy	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	League One	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	FA Youth Cup	2	0	0	0	210
19/20	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0	0
18/19	EFL Trophy	0	0	0	0	0
18/19	League One	2	0	0	1	106
18/19	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	29