![]() James with Go Ahead Eagles in 2023 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Dean Ruben James[1] | ||
Date of birth | 30 April 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Leiden, Netherlands | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Go Ahead Eagles | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
Volendam | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2023 | Jong Volendam | 38 | (0) |
2020–2023 | Volendam | 52 | (2) |
2023– | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 March 2025 |
Dean Ruben James (born 30 April 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles.[1]
James was released from his contract by Volendam at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.[3]
On 18 July 2023, James signed a three-year contract with Go Ahead Eagles.[4]
In February 2025, it was announced that James had decided to represent Indonesia at international level.[5]
Born in the Netherlands, James is of Indonesian descent.[6]
On 10 March 2025, James officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[7]